Carmen's Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Carmen's Wood

Red Crag Formation A series of Pliocene to Pleistocene deposits representing a tidal dune system with herringbone cross stratification and lenticular bedding. There are also several rhythmite beds depicting storm surges.
Red Crag Formation Credit: Matthew Chadwick

Carmen's Wood is a pristine forest located in Suffolk, England. Spread across a vast area, the wood is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich biodiversity. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers.

Covered in a dense canopy of ancient trees, Carmen's Wood offers a serene and tranquil environment. The wood is home to a wide variety of plant species, including oak, beech, and birch trees. The forest floor is adorned with a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, creating a picturesque landscape.

The wood provides a habitat for numerous wildlife species. Visitors may spot deer, rabbits, squirrels, and a plethora of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes. The forest's diverse ecosystem also supports a range of insects, making it an ideal spot for insect enthusiasts.

The wood is crisscrossed with well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails lead to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and idyllic ponds, providing plenty of opportunities for picnicking and photography.

Carmen's Wood is not only a haven for nature lovers but also serves as an important site for scientific research and conservation efforts. Its pristine environment has made it a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), ensuring the protection and preservation of its unique ecology.

In summary, Carmen's Wood in Suffolk is a magnificent forest that offers a peaceful retreat to those seeking solace in nature. Its ancient trees, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained trails make it an ideal destination for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world.

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Carmen's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.09786/1.4751421 or Grid Reference TM3850. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Red Crag Formation A series of Pliocene to Pleistocene deposits representing a tidal dune system with herringbone cross stratification and lenticular bedding. There are also several rhythmite beds depicting storm surges.
Red Crag Formation
A series of Pliocene to Pleistocene deposits representing a tidal dune system with herringbone cross stratification and lenticular bedding. There are also several rhythmite beds depicting storm surges.
Pasture on the edge of Capel Green Looking north from the lane between Capel St. Andrew and Capel Green.
Pasture on the edge of Capel Green
Looking north from the lane between Capel St. Andrew and Capel Green.
Fallow field on the southern edge of Oak Wood
Fallow field on the southern edge of Oak Wood
Driveway to Butley Priory Butley Priory was built in the early 18th Century around the gateway of Butley Abbey, an 12th Century Augustinian monastery that was dissolved in 1538.
Driveway to Butley Priory
Butley Priory was built in the early 18th Century around the gateway of Butley Abbey, an 12th Century Augustinian monastery that was dissolved in 1538.
Abbey Farm and ruins of the abbey The farm sits on the site of the 12th Century Augustinian monastery. A ruined masonry arch is visible behind the farm cottages.
Abbey Farm and ruins of the abbey
The farm sits on the site of the 12th Century Augustinian monastery. A ruined masonry arch is visible behind the farm cottages.
Sand pit on the edge of Broom Covert
Sand pit on the edge of Broom Covert
Coulton Farm, Butley Low Corner
Coulton Farm, Butley Low Corner
Capel St. Andrew: field near Stone Bridge
Capel St. Andrew: field near Stone Bridge
Lane into Butley Abbey, with the remains of the former Priory gatehouse
Lane into Butley Abbey, with the remains of the former Priory gatehouse
Tree-line, near Butley, Suffolk A row of rather windblown fir trees marks the field boundary. Looking west from Church Road just north of Butley
Tree-line, near Butley, Suffolk
A row of rather windblown fir trees marks the field boundary. Looking west from Church Road just north of Butley
Butley High Corner
Butley High Corner
Red crag pit in Rendlesham Forest Marine deposits of Red Crag are clearly seen in this recently cut face, now being used by Sand Martin colony.
Red crag pit in Rendlesham Forest
Marine deposits of Red Crag are clearly seen in this recently cut face, now being used by Sand Martin colony.
Tree stump gnarled tree stump by the side of the road
Tree stump
gnarled tree stump by the side of the road
Tree stump Imposing tree stump near T junction
Tree stump
Imposing tree stump near T junction
Farmland, Stonebridge Marshes Rich arable land sheltered by the sea wall at Stonebridge Marshes
Farmland, Stonebridge Marshes
Rich arable land sheltered by the sea wall at Stonebridge Marshes
Part of Butley Priory In the year 1171, Butley Priory was founded as a house for Augustinian Canons. Apart from the magnificent gatehouse, which is now used as a private house, the only surviving part of the priory is an arch, built in 1300, that led out of the south transept. The arch can just be seen in this picture, which was taken from the main road. It stands on private land.
Part of Butley Priory
In the year 1171, Butley Priory was founded as a house for Augustinian Canons. Apart from the magnificent gatehouse, which is now used as a private house, the only surviving part of the priory is an arch, built in 1300, that led out of the south transept. The arch can just be seen in this picture, which was taken from the main road. It stands on private land.
Suffolk Coastal Way This track crosses Butley Marshes.
Suffolk Coastal Way
This track crosses Butley Marshes.
Butley Marshes This channel cuts through the marshes draining away excess water.
Butley Marshes
This channel cuts through the marshes draining away excess water.
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Carmen's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TM3850 (Lat: 52.09786, Lng: 1.4751421)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.09786,1.4751421
Butley Low Corner
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Power: pole
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