Mere Plantation

Wood, Forest in Suffolk Mid Suffolk

England

Mere Plantation

Bridleway towards Needham Market Looking south-west towards Creeting Hills. — Bridleway towards Needham Market Credit: Simon Mortimer

Mere Plantation is a scenic woodland located in Suffolk, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it covers an area of approximately 100 hectares and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse range of plant and animal life. The plantation is part of a larger forested area and is bordered by a network of footpaths and trails, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of trees, predominantly consisting of native species such as oak, beech, and birch. These towering trees provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and a plethora of bird species. Visitors to Mere Plantation can often spot buzzards soaring overhead or catch glimpses of rabbits darting through the undergrowth.

The plantation is also home to a rich diversity of plant life, with carpets of bluebells and primroses brightening the forest floor during springtime. In addition, ferns, mosses, and lichens thrive in the cool and moist conditions of the woodland, contributing to its enchanting atmosphere.

For those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Mere Plantation offers a peaceful retreat. The gentle rustling of leaves and the sweet scent of wildflowers provide a soothing backdrop to a leisurely stroll or a picnic amidst nature. Whether one wishes to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the forest or explore its hidden treasures, Mere Plantation is a captivating destination for all who appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

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Mere Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.149922/1.0661592 or Grid Reference TM0954. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway towards Needham Market Looking south-west towards Creeting Hills.

Bridleway towards Needham Market

Looking south-west towards Creeting Hills.

Bridleway towards Needham Market

Bridleway towards Needham Market

Leaving Needham Market

Leaving Needham Market

Bridleway near Holt's Lane Looking south-west near the junction of the bridleway with Holt&#039;s Lane.

Bridleway near Holt's Lane

Looking south-west near the junction of the bridleway with Holt's Lane.

Bridleway near Holt's Lane Looking north-east towards the small plantation behind the Highwayman Inn.

Bridleway near Holt's Lane

Looking north-east towards the small plantation behind the Highwayman Inn.

Beacon Hill services Looking from the petrol station back along the entrance road; the motel is among trees to the left.

Beacon Hill services

Looking from the petrol station back along the entrance road; the motel is among trees to the left.

Christopher Hilton

Beacon Hill services Looking from the petrol station back towards a small restaurant (the logos of Burger King and Greggs can just be made out) tucked inside the access road loop.

Beacon Hill services

Looking from the petrol station back towards a small restaurant (the logos of Burger King and Greggs can just be made out) tucked inside the access road loop.

Christopher Hilton

A140 north at turning for B1078

A140 north at turning for B1078

A140 north at turning for Coddenham Green

A140 north at turning for Coddenham Green

National Cycle Route 51 Crossing the busy A140.

National Cycle Route 51

Crossing the busy A140.

Tributary of the River Gipping

Tributary of the River Gipping

National Cycle Route 51 Beside the A140 towards Ipswich.

National Cycle Route 51

Beside the A140 towards Ipswich.

Gatehouse to Shrubland Park

Gatehouse to Shrubland Park

National Cycle Route 51 towards Ipswich

National Cycle Route 51 towards Ipswich

Lay-by on B1113 South of Needham Market

Lay-by on B1113 South of Needham Market

Needham Market FC

Needham Market FC

On The Causeway

On The Causeway

Field footpath

Field footpath

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Mere Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TM0954 (Lat: 52.149922, Lng: 1.0661592)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: Mid Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.149922,1.0661592

Bus Stop

Lion Barn Business Park

Bus: yes

Local Ref: adj

Naptan AtcoCode: 390040501

Naptan Bearing: SE

Naptan CommonName: Lion Barn Business Park

Naptan Landmark: Lion Barn Business Park

Naptan NaptanCode: sufgagmp

Naptan Street: B1113

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.1469517/1.0617657

Bus Stop

Lion Barn Business Park

Bus: yes

Local Ref: opp

Naptan AtcoCode: 390040502

Naptan Bearing: NW

Naptan CommonName: Lion Barn Business Park

Naptan Landmark: Lion Barn Business Park

Naptan NaptanCode: sufgagmt

Naptan Street: B1113

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.1468844/1.0616534

Jasper Lodge

Local Ref: adj

Naptan AtcoCode: 390040526

Naptan Bearing: SE

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Jasper Lodge

Naptan Landmark: Jasper Lodge

Naptan NaptanCode: sufgajag

Naptan Street: Flordon Road

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.1537083/1.0659636

Jasper Lodge

Local Ref: opp

Naptan AtcoCode: 390040527

Naptan Bearing: NW

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Jasper Lodge

Naptan Landmark: Jasper Lodge

Naptan NaptanCode: sufgajaj

Naptan Street: Flordon Road

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 52.1536829/1.0659034

Friends of the Lake

Artist Name: Ben Platt-Mills

Artwork Type: sculpture

Tourism: artwork

Lat/Long: 52.1509187/1.0606059

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1512786/1.0615966

Lock: yes

Lat/Long: 52.150669/1.0623124

Lock: yes

Lat/Long: 52.1506887/1.0618697

Waterway: weir

Lat/Long: 52.1507844/1.0609184

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1472293/1.0662317

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1467166/1.0654847

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1472853/1.0663149

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1465578/1.0671437

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1458385/1.0679376

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1508805/1.0629434

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.152003/1.0606366

Veterinary

The Mustard Pot

Lat/Long: 52.1510744/1.0629868

Phone

Emergency: phone

Lat/Long: 52.1541688/1.0682031

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Apertures: 2

Post Box Design: type_c

Post Box Type: pillar

Ref: IP6 8137;IP6 18137

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Lat/Long: 52.1473146/1.0624974

Traffic Signals

Lat/Long: 52.146598/1.0627739

Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals: signal

Lat/Long: 52.1466622/1.062615

Access: private

Entrance: emergency

Lat/Long: 52.1474042/1.0636131

Street Lamp

Lat/Long: 52.1472426/1.0636662

Access: private

Entrance: service

Lat/Long: 52.1474052/1.0636826

Access: private

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 52.1473846/1.0637295

Man Made: flagpole

Lat/Long: 52.1472049/1.0638134

Man Made: flagpole

Lat/Long: 52.1471949/1.0638405

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 52.1472163/1.0640129

Access: private

Entrance: service

Lat/Long: 52.1470685/1.0643441

Access: private

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 52.1471986/1.0641524

Access: private

Entrance: service

Lat/Long: 52.1471464/1.064184

Access: private

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 52.1471041/1.0642709

Access: private

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 52.1470439/1.0643947

Access: private

Entrance: emergency

Lat/Long: 52.1474237/1.0638983

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1473438/1.0642544

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 52.1470457/1.0648611

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 52.1466085/1.0649083

Entrance: service

Lat/Long: 52.1466793/1.0650938

Street Lamp

Lat/Long: 52.1467666/1.064616

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 52.1466506/1.0650493

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 52.1490894/1.07238

Ncn Milepost: dudgeon

Note: Sustrans milepost for NCN 51, but NCN 51 in OSM doesn't go past it!

Lat/Long: 52.1503617/1.0594357

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Parking: stands

Capacity: 10

Covered: no

Lat/Long: 52.1503901/1.0593405

Defibrillator

Defibrillator Location: On exterior wall of Needham Lake toilet block, facing the lake.

Emergency: defibrillator

Ref GB The Circuit: 28063AF2-3D69-47EA-A00C-AFEF00D3B6C4

Lat/Long: 52.1504197/1.0591929

Bicycle Repair Station

Service Bicycle Pump: yes

Service Bicycle Stand: yes

Service Bicycle Tools: yes

Lat/Long: 52.1513519/1.0614341

Bicycle Parking

Access: yes

Bicycle Parking: stands

Capacity: 16

Colour: silver

Covered: no

Fee: no

Supervised: no

Lat/Long: 52.151376/1.061407

Charging Station

Bicycle: no

Brand: evolt

Motorcar: yes

Operator: Mid Suffolk District Council

Scooter: no

Socket Chademo: 1

Socket Chademo Output: 50 kW

Socket Type1 Combo: 1

Socket Type1 Combo Output: 50 kW

Socket Type2 Cable: 1

Socket Type2 Cable Output: 43 kW

Truck: no

Lat/Long: 52.151457/1.0614024

Board Type: history

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 52.1507164/1.0620931

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: stone

Seats: 12

Lat/Long: 52.1507287/1.0620616

Bicycle Rental

Website: https://eezybike.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 52.151336/1.0614493

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 52.1511089/1.0615279

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1510344/1.0618128

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1510789/1.0618617

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1509978/1.061497

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1509682/1.061568

Bench

Backrest: yes

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1510064/1.0611385

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1515109/1.0606688

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1514533/1.0607345

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1513833/1.0608056

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.151608/1.0607761

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1515413/1.0608003

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1514862/1.0608459

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1514302/1.0609203

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1513751/1.0610189

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1512344/1.061324

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1511809/1.0612153

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1512681/1.0612415

Leisure: picnic_table

Material: wood

Lat/Long: 52.1512286/1.0611583

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