Colton's Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Colton's Wood

Advert For Your Local Billboard add in the Tesco carpark for the local National Trust property Ickworth. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2872735" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2872735">Link</a> for 2012 billboard — Advert For Your Local Credit: Keith Evans

Colton's Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately XX hectares, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The wood is named after the nearby village of Colton and has become a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers.

The forest is predominantly composed of mature oak and beech trees, creating a dense canopy that offers shade and shelter to the various species that inhabit the wood. The undergrowth is lush and vibrant, with a plethora of wildflowers and ferns adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Colton's Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, rabbits, and a variety of bird species. Birdwatchers flock to the area to catch glimpses of rare and migratory birds that pass through the wood during different seasons. The forest is also known for its rich insect population, attracting butterfly enthusiasts and entomologists.

Visitors to Colton's Wood can explore a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails that wind through the forest, offering stunning views and opportunities to spot wildlife. There are also designated picnic areas and benches for those who wish to enjoy a leisurely break surrounded by nature.

Managed by the local conservation trust, Colton's Wood is carefully preserved to maintain its ecological balance, ensuring future generations can continue to enjoy its natural splendor. With its tranquil ambiance and diverse ecosystems, it is no wonder that Colton's Wood is considered a hidden gem of Suffolk's countryside.

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Colton's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.263673/0.74089459 or Grid Reference TL8766. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Advert For Your Local

Billboard add in the Tesco carpark for the local National Trust property Ickworth. See Link for 2012 billboard

Keith Evans

Railway bridge over Orttewell Road

Robert Edwards

Roundabout at Hollow Road

This roundabout is one of several entrances to the British Sugar factory.

Helen Steed

Footpath Fornham Road to Bell Meadow

This northern part of Bury St. Edmunds is divided up into a more or less rectangular grid by paved roads, unpaved roads, and footpaths. This footpath is opposite Avenue Approach so is presumably part of that grid.

John Goldsmith

Field at end of Layham Drive

A 4 photo panorama. Between the trees on the left can be seen traffic leaving Bury St. Edmunds on Fornham Road. The line of trees at the back of the field traces the route of the River Lark.

John Goldsmith

A field with a letter box

It is marked Priory Farm, but there is no sign of any human habitation - this is the field also seen in TL8565 : Field at end of Layham Drive. On the other side of the road is the Priory Hotel. Actually the letterbox has appeared since the Google Street View camera passed by. The gate was intact at that time too.

John Goldsmith

River Lark passes under Tollgate bridge

To the south west of this bridge the road is Fornham Road. To the north east it becomes Thetford Road. The river probably demarcates the border into the parish of Fornham. A public house one field nearer Bury is also called the Tollgate so clearly there used to be a gate on the main road around here. There is no trace of old stonework though.

John Goldsmith

Drain parallel to River Lark

Under all that vegetation there is a so-called drain, running parallel to the river Lark. Actually there was no water in it at the time of the photograph.

John Goldsmith