Hill Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Hill Wood

Withersfield: junction, signpost and stinkpipe This is where the lane from Great Wratting meets the road from Withersfield to Great Thurlow (right). The rusty stinkpipe has the usual sort of decorative cast-iron base and a wire cap (like a small steam locomotive&#039;s spark arrester), to stop birds nesting I imagine. — Withersfield: junction, signpost and stinkpipe Credit: John Sutton

Hill Wood, located in Suffolk, England, is a picturesque woodland area that covers an expansive area of approximately 100 hectares. It is a well-preserved and ecologically diverse forest, consisting of a mix of broadleaf and coniferous trees. The wood is situated on a gently sloping hill, which gives it its name and adds to its scenic beauty.

The wood is managed by the Forestry Commission, ensuring that it remains a thriving natural habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna. The diverse tree species found in Hill Wood include oak, beech, birch, pine, and spruce, among others. These trees provide a rich habitat for various wildlife species such as deer, foxes, badgers, and a variety of bird species, including owls and woodpeckers.

Walking through Hill Wood, visitors can enjoy peaceful trails that wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The woodland floor is covered with a carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, creating a vibrant and colorful display.

Hill Wood also boasts several picnic areas and benches, allowing visitors to relax and take in the tranquil atmosphere. The wood is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and families looking to spend quality time in the great outdoors.

Overall, Hill Wood in Suffolk offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing a serene and natural environment for visitors to explore and enjoy the beauty of nature.

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Hill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.113019/0.44431475 or Grid Reference TL6748. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Withersfield: junction, signpost and stinkpipe

This is where the lane from Great Wratting meets the road from Withersfield to Great Thurlow (right). The rusty stinkpipe has the usual sort of decorative cast-iron base and a wire cap (like a small steam locomotive's spark arrester), to stop birds nesting I imagine.

John Sutton

Great Wratting: a bend in the B1061

The Grade II listing text for the house on the right reads "A C17-C18 timber-framed and plastered house. One storey and attics. Casement windows. Roofs thatched, with two gabled dormers (tiled)". The picture was taken on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Wratting: St Mary - south side

Nikolaus Pevsner commended a "good EE chancel with lancet windows", but in the Shell Guide Norman Scarfe denounced the "disastrous restoration" of 1887, funded by the founder of W H Smith. The setting is pleasing, on the side of the valley of a tributary of the Stour. Colours were muted on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Wratting: St Mary

Nikolaus Pevsner commended a "good EE chancel with lancet windows", but in the Shell Guide Norman Scarfe denounced the "disastrous restoration" of 1887, funded by the founder of W H Smith. This side of the churchyard slopes steeply down to the road. Colours were muted on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Wratting: The Shelter

The Grade II listing text for The Shelter reads "A C17-C18 timber-framed and plastered house. One storey and attics. Casement windows. Roofs thatched, with two gabled dormers (tiled)". The picture was taken on a cloudy summer morning.

John Sutton

Great Thurlow smock mill

The mill was renovated in 2011, losing its sails and fantail and acquiring a bright metal casing to its cap. It was Grade II* listed as "a fine example" of a smock mill with sails after restoration in 1962. By way of comparison: TL6749 : Windmill, Great Thurlow, Suffolk (with sails in 2005) TL6749 : Restoration (2011)

John Sutton

Great Thurlow: drive to The Old Vicarage

Autumn sunlight on a pleasing avenue leading to a four-square country house, currently a luxury B&B. In former times the Rector must have lived in some splendour here, quite a way from the village.

John Sutton