Ganwick Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Ganwick Wood

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.
Great Wratting: a bend in the B1061 Credit: John Sutton

Ganwick Wood, located in Suffolk, England, is a picturesque woodland area that covers an approximate area of 200 acres. This ancient woodland is known for its rich biodiversity and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is predominantly made up of a mix of broadleaf tree species, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense and vibrant canopy overhead. The forest floor is covered with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the wood.

Ganwick Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers. Birdwatchers can spot numerous species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, while keen observers may also catch a glimpse of elusive mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers. The wood is also known for its butterfly population, with species like the purple hairstreak and the silver-washed fritillary fluttering among the trees during the summer months.

The wood features several well-maintained paths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths take visitors through different parts of the woodland, offering varied landscapes and scenic views. There are also designated picnic areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Ganwick Wood is a cherished natural gem in Suffolk, providing a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its diverse flora and fauna, combined with its well-preserved trails, make it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a serene outdoor experience.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sloping field, Nr Great Wratting, Suffolk This hill on the B1061 leads up to Pelican House Farm, to the left of the picture. It was taken by Edward, aged 3
Sloping field, Nr Great Wratting, Suffolk
This hill on the B1061 leads up to Pelican House Farm, to the left of the picture. It was taken by Edward, aged 3
Thatched cottage, Great Wratting, Suffolk This pretty cottage stands close to the parish church on the B1061 road.
Thatched cottage, Great Wratting, Suffolk
This pretty cottage stands close to the parish church on the B1061 road.
The B.1061, Thurlow Road
The B.1061, Thurlow Road
The Ford at Great Wratting, Suffolk
The Ford at Great Wratting, Suffolk
Footpath that leads to Great Wratting
Footpath that leads to Great Wratting
Trundley Wood Viewed from the Stour Valley Path, near Great Wratting.
Trundley Wood
Viewed from the Stour Valley Path, near Great Wratting.
Great Wratting St. Mary's church Parts of the church date back to the 13th century and contains a number of Architectural and historically interesting features.
Great Wratting St. Mary's church
Parts of the church date back to the 13th century and contains a number of Architectural and historically interesting features.
The Red Lion at Great Wratting Over the porch are two whale rib bones which have stood there for over 400 years. The tips once crossed above the porch but had to be removed for safety reasons some years ago because they were crumbling.
The Red Lion at Great Wratting
Over the porch are two whale rib bones which have stood there for over 400 years. The tips once crossed above the porch but had to be removed for safety reasons some years ago because they were crumbling.
Pub sign of The Red Lion at Great Wratting A K6 telephone box and a barrow of flowers for good measure
Pub sign of The Red Lion at Great Wratting
A K6 telephone box and a barrow of flowers for good measure
Children's play area behind The Red Lion at Great Wratting
Children's play area behind The Red Lion at Great Wratting
Barnardiston: All Saints' Church and Church Cottage Church Lane serves Leys Farm, then becomes a track to Kedington. The church is prettily placed on a hillock on the edge of the village. The picture was taken on a mild and sunny November morning.
Barnardiston: All Saints' Church and Church Cottage
Church Lane serves Leys Farm, then becomes a track to Kedington. The church is prettily placed on a hillock on the edge of the village. The picture was taken on a mild and sunny November morning.
Barnardiston: All Saints A small and pleasing Grade II* listed mediaeval church. The south wall of the chancel shows how necessary the substantial buttresses are. Norman Scarfe (in the Shell Guide) and Nikolaus Pevsner had more to say about the interior than the external fabric.
Barnardiston: All Saints
A small and pleasing Grade II* listed mediaeval church. The south wall of the chancel shows how necessary the substantial buttresses are. Norman Scarfe (in the Shell Guide) and Nikolaus Pevsner had more to say about the interior than the external fabric.
Barnardiston: All Saints' Church and churchyard Pleasing colours on a sunny November morning. The church is Grade II* listed and has 13th-, 14th- and 15th-century elements.
Barnardiston: All Saints' Church and churchyard
Pleasing colours on a sunny November morning. The church is Grade II* listed and has 13th-, 14th- and 15th-century elements.
Barnardiston: a view from Church Lane Gently rolling country on the edge of Suffolk, dissected by streams which are tributaries of the infant River Stour, which rises just over the county border, in Cambridgeshire.
Barnardiston: a view from Church Lane
Gently rolling country on the edge of Suffolk, dissected by streams which are tributaries of the infant River Stour, which rises just over the county border, in Cambridgeshire.
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Ganwick Wood is located at Grid Ref: TL6949 (Lat: 52.120167, Lng: 0.47580753)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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