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A relaxing walk or forest bathing - 5 places to go in Bury St Edmunds and Beyond
5 places for a relaxing forest or woodland walk in Bury St Edmunds and Beyond!
King's Forest, West Stow

King's Forest. Photo: Forestry Commission
Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.
Along with being home to fallow deer, the chalky soil supports a prolific flower population including Wild Thyme, Bird's Foot Trefoil and numerous butterflies, such as Dingy Skipper and Brown Argus - a joy for any nature lover at any time of the year.
Discover more on the Forestry England website.
Bradfield Woods

Bradfield Woods. Photo: Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Bradfield Woods is one of Britain’s finest ancient woodlands and is a glorious haven for wildlife.
Bradfield woods is a working wood that is unique as it has been under continuous traditional coppice management since 1252. Coppicing is a traditional method of woodland management where stems are cut at ground level promoting vigorous re-growth.
Some ash coppice stools in Bradfield Wood are thought to be over 1000 years old.
Don't miss the bluebells in April.
Discover more at the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.
National Trust Ickworth

National Trust Ickworth. Photo: National Trust Images
The ancient woods of Ickworth, just 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds in the village of Horringer are a great place for children and families to enjoy a woodland walk.
Albana Woods is home to the ancient Yew Avenue, the Albana takes you on a two mile circle around some of Ickworth's oldest trees. It is great for those warmer days, as it offers shaded spots the whole way around.
Ickworth has several herds of deer across the estate, often hidden out of sight in the semi-ancient woodland, just their tracks and nibbling of new tree growth seen.
Visit the National Trust Ickworth website to find out more.
Thetford Forest

Thetford Forest. Photo: Forestry Commission
Discover the UK’s largest manmade lowland forest at Thetford Forest.
A patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves provide the ideal setting for a great day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life - there's 18,730 hectares to explore!
The forest covers a huge area with many different places to visit, offering a range attractions from the exciting outdoor play facilities at High Lodge to the history and heritage of Mildenhall Warren and Lynford Arboretum and the peace and tranquility of the walks around Santon Downham.
West Stow Country Park

West Stow Country Park. Photo: West Suffolk Council
Woodland, trails, and heath walks, there is plenty to explore at West Stow Country Park with its 125 acres of unspoiled countryside.
For wildlife enthusiasts there are two bird hides and a bird feeding area as well as a lake and the River Lark with all the life that this attracts.
Find out more at the West Stow website.
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