Tunstall Wood

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Tunstall Forest is also located in the Suffolk Coastal belt known as The Sandlings. It consists of coniferous plantations, broadleaved belts and heathland areas which link up with both Tunstall and Blaxhall Common. These areas are very good for ground nesting birds such as the Nightjar and Woodlark. Tunstall is very popular with walkers, cyclists and horseriders alike.

How to get there:

Wickham Market is the nearest town or village.

From Ipswich, follow the A12 north. Turn off on the roundabout which is signposted to Orford. Follow the A1152 (signposted Snape).When you come into Tunstall village follow the B1078 which takes you through Tunstall Forest.

OS Grid Reference: SJ628268
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

North Sudbourne
Sandgalls Picnic Site

User Comments

4 Stars
Had a lovely day walking in the forest. Only spoilt by the areas where the paths had deep shifting sand, which made it painful to walk on if you suffer from Plantar Fasciitis, and will probably limit the amount of times I'll be able to visit such a lovely place.

Stephie, 30/May/2011

1 Star
Watched deer eating plastic bags left by whoever feeds wild life in the north-eastern corner. Feedbags everywhere. Not impressed!

Ron Lander, 3/Feb/2011

5 Stars
nice and peacefull

jay wade, 22/Aug/2010

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Please tell us about your visit

Please email us at simon.leatherdale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.

Facilities and Activities

Contact:

Simon Leatherdale
01394 450171
e-mail: simon.leatherdale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

For details of events and general information please see our "Whats On" web page or telephone the Forest Office on (01394) 450 164, or e-mail e.anglia.fdo@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.

Sandlings Forest Recreation Strategy
[PDF 2.3MB]
Current role and aspirations for the forests at Rendlesham, Tunstall and Dunwich over the next 15 years.