Captain's Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Captain's Wood

Red House Farm, near Sudbourne, Suffolk Looking due east.  On the horizon can just be seen the shingle bank and North Sea.
Red House Farm, near Sudbourne, Suffolk Credit: John Winfield

Captain's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 300 acres, it is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife. The wood is situated near the village of Sudbourne, nestled within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The wood is predominantly composed of mixed broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a stunning kaleidoscope of colors during autumn. The dense canopy provides shelter for various bird species, such as woodpeckers, tawny owls, and nightingales. Additionally, the wood is home to a variety of mammal species, including deer, foxes, and badgers.

A network of well-maintained footpaths and trails allows visitors to explore the wood at their leisure. The paths wind through ancient woodland, offering glimpses of enchanting wildflowers, ferns, and mosses. There is a magical atmosphere throughout the wood, with sunlight filtering through the tree branches and creating dappled patterns on the forest floor.

Captain's Wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. It offers a tranquil and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing an opportunity to reconnect with nature. The wood is also used for educational purposes, with local schools often organizing field trips to teach students about the importance of conservation and the natural environment.

Overall, Captain's Wood in Suffolk is a captivating woodland that boasts a rich biodiversity and provides a haven for both wildlife and visitors alike.

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Captain's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.129292/1.535728 or Grid Reference TM4253. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Red House Farm, near Sudbourne, Suffolk Looking due east.  On the horizon can just be seen the shingle bank and North Sea.
Red House Farm, near Sudbourne, Suffolk
Looking due east. On the horizon can just be seen the shingle bank and North Sea.
"The Perfect Lawn" - near Sudbourne, Suffolk The light sandy soil in this area is ideal for growing lawn turf. They even manage to get the stripe effect of the perfect lawn!
"The Perfect Lawn" - near Sudbourne, Suffolk
The light sandy soil in this area is ideal for growing lawn turf. They even manage to get the stripe effect of the perfect lawn!
Pig field near Sudbourne Fields of pigs, dotted with corrugated iron huts, are a common sight in Suffolk.
Pig field near Sudbourne
Fields of pigs, dotted with corrugated iron huts, are a common sight in Suffolk.
Cattle at Sudbourne A Suffolk village is perhaps not the most obvious place to find highland cattle.
Cattle at Sudbourne
A Suffolk village is perhaps not the most obvious place to find highland cattle.
Chequers, Sudbourne This imposing house stands on the Snape - Orford road south of Sudbourne village.
Chequers, Sudbourne
This imposing house stands on the Snape - Orford road south of Sudbourne village.
Footpath near Sudbourne Church Broad swathe across the field is followed by a footpath over to the Church.
Footpath near Sudbourne Church
Broad swathe across the field is followed by a footpath over to the Church.
Thyme Cottage near Sudbourne
Thyme Cottage near Sudbourne
One enormous garden hose Industrial size for irrigating the fields. Near Sudbourne.
One enormous garden hose
Industrial size for irrigating the fields. Near Sudbourne.
Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route near Sudbourne The small green signs indicate the Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route, an 88 mile circuit in east Suffolk.
Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route near Sudbourne
The small green signs indicate the Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route, an 88 mile circuit in east Suffolk.
Shelter belt and driveway leading to Marshland House Near Sudbourne.
Shelter belt and driveway leading to Marshland House
Near Sudbourne.
Who said Suffolk was flat? Even in the coastal plain, steep little hills, like this one at the appropriately named Hill Farm which is only 15 metres high, can still cause cyclists to get off and push.
Who said Suffolk was flat?
Even in the coastal plain, steep little hills, like this one at the appropriately named Hill Farm which is only 15 metres high, can still cause cyclists to get off and push.
Field near High Street, Iken The Long Reach of the Alde Estuary can be seen in the background.
Field near High Street, Iken
The Long Reach of the Alde Estuary can be seen in the background.
Pond - Tunstall Forest This pond in Tunstall Forest SSSI is a good breeding site for Frog and Toad, the surrounding area is excellent for seeing Adders (the trees in the background are Corsican pines).
Pond - Tunstall Forest
This pond in Tunstall Forest SSSI is a good breeding site for Frog and Toad, the surrounding area is excellent for seeing Adders (the trees in the background are Corsican pines).
Sudbourne Church beside Tunstall Forest Sudbourne Church stands just to the south of an outlying part of Tunstall Forest
Sudbourne Church beside Tunstall Forest
Sudbourne Church stands just to the south of an outlying part of Tunstall Forest
Northern Edge of Sudbourne Great Wood Looking southeast from near Wood Farm.
Northern Edge of Sudbourne Great Wood
Looking southeast from near Wood Farm.
Private - no public right of way Sign on the gate barring access along this sandy track.
Private - no public right of way
Sign on the gate barring access along this sandy track.
Telegraph poles marching over farmland Land adjacent to Crag Farm.
Telegraph poles marching over farmland
Land adjacent to Crag Farm.
A Sudden View A view of Sudbourne Marshes from a gap in the tall hedgerow.
A Sudden View
A view of Sudbourne Marshes from a gap in the tall hedgerow.
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Captain's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TM4253 (Lat: 52.129292, Lng: 1.535728)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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