Falkenham Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Falkenham Wood

The River Deben from the air Looking over Lower Falkenhan from a Stansted bound flight from Prague. — The River Deben from the air Credit: Thomas Nugent

Falkenham Wood is a stunning woodland located in the county of Suffolk, England. Covering an area of around 150 acres, it is situated near the village of Falkenham, just a few miles from the town of Felixstowe. The wood is part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, renowned for its diverse wildlife and picturesque landscapes.

Falkenham Wood is predominantly made up of native broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a captivating canopy of greenery during the summer months. The woodland floor is adorned with a colorful array of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, adding to its natural charm.

The wood is traversed by several well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its tranquil surroundings. These paths lead to hidden clearings, where one can find a peaceful spot to enjoy a picnic or simply immerse themselves in the serenity of nature. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and numerous species of birds, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Falkenham Wood offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a place where visitors can reconnect with nature, stroll through ancient woodlands, and revel in the beauty of the Suffolk countryside. With its enchanting atmosphere and breathtaking scenery, Falkenham Wood truly is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

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Falkenham Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.011942/1.3400438 or Grid Reference TM2940. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The River Deben from the air

Looking over Lower Falkenhan from a Stansted bound flight from Prague.

Thomas Nugent

Towards Falkenham

A view from a boat on the Deben estuary on a fine August morning. The church (in TM2939) is dedicated to St Ethelbert.

John Sutton

Reed-filled drainage ditches, Falkenham Marshes

Looking north towards Red House Cottages.

Simon Mortimer

Trees on farmland near Sheepgate Lane

The trees used to lie on a field boundary but now are surrounded by arable land.

Simon Mortimer

View of Red House Cottages from Falkenham Marshes

The tower of Falkenham parish church can be seen in the distance.

Simon Mortimer

Red House Farm

Simon Mortimer

The Ramsholt Arms

A popular pub-restaurant on the Deben estuary, photographed from a boat heading upstream on a sunny August afternoon.

John Sutton

Near Ramsholt Dock

Looking towards the quay and The Ramsholt Arms from the water on a lovely August afternoon. The blue boat, PZ.61 "Maid Marion", is a celebrated Cornish lugger which was one of the little ships of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 (though actually diverted to assist at Le Havre). It came to the Deben Estuary after the War. For more about it, try Link

John Sutton

Passing The Ramsholt Arms

Taken from a boat cruising down the Deben estuary on a sunny August morning.

John Sutton

Ramsholt Dock and a war veteran

Boats, the popular Ramsholt Arms and the isolated church (half a mile away) are the reasons for visiting Ramsholt Dock. PZ.61 "Maid Marion" is a celebrated Cornish lugger which was one of the little ships of the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 (though actually diverted to assist at Le Havre). It came to the Deben Estuary after the War. For more about it, try Link

John Sutton

Ramsholt Arms, Ramsholt

A very popular stop-off for ramblers and boaters. In 1943 a B17 Flying Fortress crash landed in the River Deben just behind the camera. A memorial recording the event and in memory of the eight crew who were killed can be seen here. Link

Adrian S Pye

B17 aircrew and crash memorial at the Ramsholt Arms

The B-17 43-38568 (Little Davey II) took off from the 493rd Bomb Group’s airfield at Debach at 9.15am heading for Nuremberg. Almost immediately after take-off No 3 engine caught fire. The pilot 1st Lt. Frederick E Stindt feathered the prop and extinguished the fire, but the engine fire quickly re-established and the right wing also began to burn. His best hope was to ditch the plane in shallow water in the River Deben. He managed to follow the River Deben searching for somewhere suitable which turned out to be a point almost opposite the quay at Ramsholt or so he thought. Unfortunately the waters were deeper than he imagined and the plane immediately sank in eighteen feet of water. Only the pilot and Technical Sergeant Jewel K. Haynes the top turret gunner survived. The Ramsholt Arms. Link

Adrian S Pye

Ramsholt Dock, River Deben

Boats at anchor and a spare, well aweigh of the riverbed. The dock was very different on 20th February 1945. Link

Adrian S Pye

Ramsholt Dock on Boxing Day

A grey morning by the River Deben.

John Sutton

Ramsholt: the Harbourmaster's Office

The unconventional Harbourmaster's Office at this quay on the River Deben is moored at the high-water mark. The quay was deserted on the uninviting grey morning of Boxing Day.

John Sutton

Approaching The Ramsholt Arms

This popular but remote pub-restaurant by the River Deben was due to open for drinks only at midday on a grey Boxing Day. (Until 2013 the building was Suffolk pink.)

John Sutton