The Alders

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

The Alders

Freston Tower A brick built towner probably dating from the 16th Century: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freston_Tower" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freston_Tower">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. It now belongs to the Landmark Trust and can be rented as a holdiay home: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/freston-tower-7680/#Overview" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/freston-tower-7680/#Overview">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Freston Tower Credit: Chris Holifield

The Alders is a charming woodland located in Suffolk, England. Stretching across a vast area, it is known for its dense population of alder trees, which lend their name to this picturesque forest. The woodland is predominantly composed of mixed deciduous trees, creating a lush and vibrant environment.

The Alders is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a myriad of activities for visitors to enjoy. Its well-maintained trails wind through the forest, providing opportunities for peaceful walks and hikes. These pathways are also popular among cyclists and horse riders, who can explore the beauty of the surroundings at their leisure.

Wildlife thrives within The Alders, with numerous species calling it home. Birdwatchers flock to the forest in search of rare and migratory birds, while nature photographers find ample opportunities to capture stunning shots of the diverse flora and fauna.

The management of The Alders is focused on preserving the natural integrity of the woodland. Conservation efforts are in place to protect the delicate ecosystem, ensuring a sustainable future for the forest and its inhabitants. As a result, The Alders is recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), further emphasizing its ecological significance.

For those seeking a tranquil retreat in Suffolk, The Alders offers a serene escape. Its beauty and biodiversity make it a cherished destination for nature lovers and a valuable natural resource for the local community.

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The Alders Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.019421/1.1947324 or Grid Reference TM1940. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Freston Tower

A brick built towner probably dating from the 16th Century: Link

. It now belongs to the Landmark Trust and can be rented as a holdiay home: Link

Chris Holifield

Woolverstone Marina

Chris Holifield

Woolverstone Marina

Wolverstone Marina is the Home of many pleasure crafts. It is also next to the “Cat House” where it was said that years ago was the home to a man who was sympathetic to boats carrying contraband along the river. He had a pet cat which he loved. When it died he had it stuffed and when he could see that no customs boats were patrolling the river put the cat in the window for any smugglers to see, signalling that all was well.

Nigel Richardson

Freston Tower

Freston Tower, owned by The Landmark Trust. We stayed there in October 2005!

Stephen Bashford

A long drive

Woolverstone Hall Woolverstone Suffolk.Now a school. More info see Link

Keith Evans

Snowdrops in Woolverstone wood

Stephen Hodges

St Michael's, Woolverstone

Taken from the drive down to the marina.

Tim Elliot

Foreshore at Woolverstone

Looking upstream from the end of the public footpath towards the Orwell Bridge.

Alison Rawson

Cottage in a clearing

Sympathetically extended cottage in a clearing in Woolverstone Woods.

Alison Rawson

Woolverstone Marina

Mdl owned Marina on the River Orwell

Ian McLean

River Orwell saltmarsh

An area of saltmarsh at Freston, on the west bank of the River Orwell. The areas of saltmarsh - or 'saltings' - in the river have eroded considerably in recent decades. This may be partly due to the effect of wash from larger vessels using the port of Ipswich.

Bob Jones

River Orwell foreshore

On the Freston foreshore the saltings have eroded, leaving only remnants of slightly harder soil. These apparent 'rocks' are in fact lumps of hardened mud, which will probably disappear in time.

Bob Jones

River Orwell tributary

This unnamed stream enters the River Orwell from Freston Park.

Bob Jones

Freston Park

The parkland extends to the river bank, by the line of gorse bushes. The River Orwell and the Orwell Bridge can be seen in the distance.

Bob Jones

Freston Park and Tower

The parkland surrounds the tower and neighbouring farmhouse. The folly is owned by the Landmark Trust, and is rented out as one of their more unusual properties.

Bob Jones

Riverbank tree

This dead tree is on the bank of the River Orwell, below Freston Tower, which can be seen behind the gorse bushes.

Bob Jones

River Orwell transit beacon

The beacon used to be much larger, and higher, and acted as a transit against Freston Tower on the hillside behind. It was used before the Orwell was dredged and straightened and enabled sailing vessels to steer the right course on the then tortuous journey upstream to Ipswich.

Bob Jones