Blind Horse Covert

Wood, Forest in Suffolk Babergh

England

Blind Horse Covert

Lovers Lane North of Harkstead Hall. — Lovers Lane Credit: Robin Webster

Blind Horse Covert is a charming woodland area located in Suffolk, England. The covert is known for its abundant natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, Blind Horse Covert is primarily composed of mature woodland, predominantly consisting of oak and beech trees. The dense canopy provides a shaded and cool environment, perfect for leisurely walks during the warmer months. The forest floor is covered with a thick carpet of moss and ferns, creating a lush and vibrant undergrowth.

The covert is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various bird species, such as woodpeckers and owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits. Visitors may also catch a glimpse of deer, which occasionally roam the area.

There are several well-marked trails throughout the woodland, allowing visitors to explore and discover the beauty of Blind Horse Covert at their own pace. These paths wind their way through the trees and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Blind Horse Covert is managed by the local forestry commission, ensuring the preservation and maintenance of the area. The covert is open to the public year-round and offers ample parking facilities, as well as picnic areas for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Overall, Blind Horse Covert is a picturesque woodland retreat in Suffolk, offering a haven for nature lovers and a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Blind Horse Covert Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.962128/1.2079941 or Grid Reference TM2034. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lovers Lane

North of Harkstead Hall.

Robin Webster

Small bridge and bend, lane towards Harkstead

Robin Webster

Fields along stream valley

Country east of Harkstead.

Robin Webster

Trees along road towards Harkstead

Robin Webster

View towards Old Rectory, Harkstead

Robin Webster

Entering Harkstead from the east

On The Street.

Robin Webster

Harkstead, St Mary

Dave Kelly

River Stour from Harkstead Village

Bonnie Pritchard

St. Mary, Harkstead

Geoff Pick

Suffolk Coastal & Heaths Path

A small part of the Suffolk Coastal & Heaths Path with the River Stour south of Harkstead Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Drift Wood

Closeup of the remains of a tree beached on the shore of the River Stour along with many others washed and bleached by the weather south of Harkstead Suffolk.

Keith Evans

Shoreline south of Nether Hall

As is also the case on the opposite bank, TM2031 : Horizontal woodland along the Stour, the northern banks of the Stour are also scattered with fallen trees that once grew nearby.

Zorba the Geek

Seaweed-festooned old jetty

Heading south from Needle Corner in TM1934, past the abandoned Sparrow Hall, you reach the Orwell at this point, where an old jetty stands, long since abandoned. It is not alone: TM2133 : Abandoned jetty at Erwarton Ness, just a little further east.

Zorba the Geek

Fallen soldier by abandoned jetty

Lying next to TM1933 : Seaweed-festooned old jetty, this long-dead tree has been swung around by the tide to face the opposite direction to the one it presumably faced when it fell from a nearby bank.

Zorba the Geek

Sparrow Hall

A view of Sparrow Hall, abandoned and now derelict, taken from the footpath leading southwards past the remains of an old jetty > TM1933 : Seaweed-festooned old jetty on the River Stour.

Evelyn Simak

Undulating farmland

North of the River Stour.

Evelyn Simak

Track east

This farm track runs parallel to the River Stour towards Beaumont Hall. See also TM2033 : Across the square to Beaumont Hall from a south-easterly direction.

Evelyn Simak