Bullockshed Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Bullockshed Wood

High Street, Saxmundham Looking north west towards the railway bridge.
High Street, Saxmundham Credit: Trevor Harris

Bullockshed Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated in the eastern part of the country, the wood is nestled within the rural landscape of this charming region. Covering an area of approximately 40 acres, Bullockshed Wood is a relatively small but enchanting forest that offers a tranquil and immersive experience for nature lovers.

The wood is predominantly composed of deciduous trees, including oaks, beeches, and birches, which create a dense canopy that filters the sunlight and provides a cool and shaded environment. The forest floor is covered in a thick layer of leaf litter, providing a habitat for a diverse range of plant species.

Bullockshed Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and insects. Birdwatchers will be delighted to spot species such as woodpeckers, warblers, and owls, while those with a keen eye might catch a glimpse of small mammals like squirrels or foxes. The woodland is also teeming with insect life, with butterflies and bees fluttering among the wildflowers during the warmer months.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its peaceful surroundings. Walking through the forest, visitors will encounter babbling brooks, moss-covered rocks, and ancient trees, creating a sense of stepping back in time.

Overall, Bullockshed Wood in Suffolk offers a delightful escape into nature, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of this enchanting woodland.

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Bullockshed Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.224774/1.4757082 or Grid Reference TM3764. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

High Street, Saxmundham Looking north west towards the railway bridge.
High Street, Saxmundham
Looking north west towards the railway bridge.
In Carlton Meres Holiday Park
In Carlton Meres Holiday Park
Bridge over the River Fromus at Kelsale In the distance is the Old Post Office, a closer look at it and the signs on the wall, can be seen here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6940928">TM3864 : "Beef in Brief" vintage style OXO advertising</a>
The river - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6940934">TM3864 : The course of the River Fromus through Kelsale</a>
Bridge over the River Fromus at Kelsale
In the distance is the Old Post Office, a closer look at it and the signs on the wall, can be seen here TM3864 : "Beef in Brief" vintage style OXO advertising The river - TM3864 : The course of the River Fromus through Kelsale
"Beef in Brief" vintage style OXO advertising And of course "Cadbury's Cocoa - Absolutely Pure Therefore Best"
"Beef in Brief" vintage style OXO advertising
And of course "Cadbury's Cocoa - Absolutely Pure Therefore Best"
The course of the River Fromus through Kelsale The river at this point is contained within concrete and brick and is no more than a drainage channel but after heavy rain is completely different as can be seen in Christopher Hilton's photograph taken in November 2020. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6676851" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6676851">Link</a>
The course of the River Fromus through Kelsale
The river at this point is contained within concrete and brick and is no more than a drainage channel but after heavy rain is completely different as can be seen in Christopher Hilton's photograph taken in November 2020. Link
Cottages in Saxmundham
Cottages in Saxmundham
Primroses in the Churchyard A carpet of spring flowers outside St Mary's Church.
Primroses in the Churchyard
A carpet of spring flowers outside St Mary's Church.
St Mary's Parish Churchyard
St Mary's Parish Churchyard
Footpath to Tiggins Lane A short footpath between two roads.
Footpath to Tiggins Lane
A short footpath between two roads.
Trailer and Logpile The lane here is a casualty of realignment of the A12 round Saxmundham. Formerly a through road, it now stops just behind me.
Trailer and Logpile
The lane here is a casualty of realignment of the A12 round Saxmundham. Formerly a through road, it now stops just behind me.
Road to nowhere much Formerly a through road, the lane here no longer goes anywhere since the A12 was  built across its route.
Road to nowhere much
Formerly a through road, the lane here no longer goes anywhere since the A12 was built across its route.
Fields, Barns and Woods A view at Carlton Green Farm.
Fields, Barns and Woods
A view at Carlton Green Farm.
Farmland and Two Heaps Fields at Carlton Green.
Farmland and Two Heaps
Fields at Carlton Green.
Cyclists Dismount A few metres of cycleway making a straight crossing for bikes over the A12 avoiding the slightly staggered crossing for other vehicles.
Cyclists Dismount
A few metres of cycleway making a straight crossing for bikes over the A12 avoiding the slightly staggered crossing for other vehicles.
Beaumont Cottages, Carlton Road Suburban style housing around a green.
Beaumont Cottages, Carlton Road
Suburban style housing around a green.
Houses on Carlton Road
Houses on Carlton Road
Low Road and Main Road, Carlton
Low Road and Main Road, Carlton
The Old Guildhall, Kelsale Dating from the late 15th century with later alterations. Listing on <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1030641?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1030641?section=official-list-entry">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>
The Old Guildhall, Kelsale
Dating from the late 15th century with later alterations. Listing on LinkExternal link
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Bullockshed Wood is located at Grid Ref: TM3764 (Lat: 52.224774, Lng: 1.4757082)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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