Blyford Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Blyford Wood

Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village. — Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Credit: Roger Jones

Blyford Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Suffolk, England. Situated near the village of Blyford, it covers an area of approximately 160 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The wood consists mainly of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense and enchanting canopy. These towering trees provide shelter and a rich habitat for a wide variety of animals, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors can often spot species such as woodpeckers, nightingales, and buzzards, among others.

Blyford Wood is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its tranquil surroundings. The paths wind through the wood, offering glimpses of the sunlight filtering through the tree canopy and the carpet of bluebells that bloom in spring. The wood is particularly stunning during autumn, when the leaves change color, painting the landscape in vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold.

Managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Blyford Wood is also home to a variety of rare flora and fauna. The woodland floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, including primroses, violets, and foxgloves. Additionally, it provides habitat for protected species such as the silver-washed fritillary butterfly and the great crested newt.

Blyford Wood offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city life, providing a haven for both nature lovers and those seeking solace in the tranquility of the outdoors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.346833/1.5570729 or Grid Reference TM4278. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church, Pub and Green - Blyford Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village.

Church, Pub and Green - Blyford

Quintessential elements of a Suffolk village.

Southwold Railway fence post The Southwold railway used their sleepers (6&#039; x 6&quot; x 3&quot;)as fence posts alongside the trackbed. Very well creosoted, a number survive, even after 100yrs or more.
This is one of several just east of the Mels road bridge over the trackbed.

Southwold Railway fence post

The Southwold railway used their sleepers (6' x 6" x 3")as fence posts alongside the trackbed. Very well creosoted, a number survive, even after 100yrs or more. This is one of several just east of the Mels road bridge over the trackbed.

Back on track The path having taken a detour round the pond and collapsed culvert has regained the original path of the railway

Back on track

The path having taken a detour round the pond and collapsed culvert has regained the original path of the railway

Wenhaston station is just around the next bend One of the seats beside the former Southwold Railway line for the convenience of those who walk the route.
The route is only open to the public on open days unless special permission has been sought

Wenhaston station is just around the next bend

One of the seats beside the former Southwold Railway line for the convenience of those who walk the route. The route is only open to the public on open days unless special permission has been sought

Wenhaston station is in sight Approaching the location of the former Wenhaston station

Wenhaston station is in sight

Approaching the location of the former Wenhaston station

At the location of Wenhaston Station The road name sign says Station Road but that really refers to the road where the vehicles can be seen passing the reinstated crossing gate.
The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society are putting a lot of time and effort into the possibility of recreating much of the original features of the former railway stations at both Blythburgh and here at Wenhaston.

At the location of Wenhaston Station

The road name sign says Station Road but that really refers to the road where the vehicles can be seen passing the reinstated crossing gate. The Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Society are putting a lot of time and effort into the possibility of recreating much of the original features of the former railway stations at both Blythburgh and here at Wenhaston.

Footbridge across the mill tailrace of Wenhaston Mill In the background is a line of trees which is where the Southwold Railway used to run. Near the fallen tree was the approximate location of the 2 mile marker which was at grid reference TM 41600 76756.

Footbridge across the mill tailrace of Wenhaston Mill

In the background is a line of trees which is where the Southwold Railway used to run. Near the fallen tree was the approximate location of the 2 mile marker which was at grid reference TM 41600 76756.

The former railway from across the River Blyth Beyond the river is a line of trees marking the former route of the Southwold Railway line. To the left is Wenhaston Station and to the right is Wenhaston Mill and the siding where corn was delivered and flour collected.

The former railway from across the River Blyth

Beyond the river is a line of trees marking the former route of the Southwold Railway line. To the left is Wenhaston Station and to the right is Wenhaston Mill and the siding where corn was delivered and flour collected.

West of the level crossing and into the trees The trees have grown over the former railway line since its closure concealing the fact it was ever there. A little further along it is out of the woods where the route is lined by trees.

West of the level crossing and into the trees

The trees have grown over the former railway line since its closure concealing the fact it was ever there. A little further along it is out of the woods where the route is lined by trees.

The site of the former railway bridge #7 crossing the River Blyth This bridge designated #7, crossed the Blyth and the New Cut which fed the mill pond. The total span was 93 feet, on nine braced timber supports. Recent felling of trees on the bank has covered some of the extant evidence but some brickwork remains evident. View looking towards the old mill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7390550">TM4176 : Brickwork remains of a former bridge support</a>

The site of the former railway bridge #7 crossing the River Blyth

This bridge designated #7, crossed the Blyth and the New Cut which fed the mill pond. The total span was 93 feet, on nine braced timber supports. Recent felling of trees on the bank has covered some of the extant evidence but some brickwork remains evident. View looking towards the old mill TM4176 : Brickwork remains of a former bridge support

Brickwork remains of a former bridge support Most of what remains is hidden by moss or undergrowth but a few bricks covered with sawdust, amongst the tree roots are evidence of the railway bridge which once crossed the River Blyth at this spot. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7390544">TM4176 : The site of the former railway bridge #7 crossing the River Blyth</a>

Brickwork remains of a former bridge support

Most of what remains is hidden by moss or undergrowth but a few bricks covered with sawdust, amongst the tree roots are evidence of the railway bridge which once crossed the River Blyth at this spot. TM4176 : The site of the former railway bridge #7 crossing the River Blyth

Last sight of the railway before Mells Bridge The former railway line curves away to the left behind the thickly set trees. The trees in the centre of the picture follow the course of a drainage channel.

Last sight of the railway before Mells Bridge

The former railway line curves away to the left behind the thickly set trees. The trees in the centre of the picture follow the course of a drainage channel.

Double culvert neat Blyford bridge The watercourse is classified a drain, draining the marshes in and around Blyford. on the north of the River Blyth

Double culvert neat Blyford bridge

The watercourse is classified a drain, draining the marshes in and around Blyford. on the north of the River Blyth

Blyford Hall from the north bank of the River Blyth

Blyford Hall from the north bank of the River Blyth

Footbridge on the Blyth river footpath

Footbridge on the Blyth river footpath

Sign to remember the former Southwold Railway The sign stands marking the site where the railway crossed Blyford Lane. It was the only public level crossing on the 8¾ mile line between Halesworth and Southwold. There were however 34 occupation crossings on private land and 25 footpath crossings.

Sign to remember the former Southwold Railway

The sign stands marking the site where the railway crossed Blyford Lane. It was the only public level crossing on the 8¾ mile line between Halesworth and Southwold. There were however 34 occupation crossings on private land and 25 footpath crossings.

A parliament of rooks

A parliament of rooks

Some rails are still extant on the former railway track A couple of lengths of rail are still visible on the embankment, and for some reason weren&#039;t ripped up with the rest of the track. To the right is where the 40 foot bridge crossed the mill leet and the River Blyth. Although little remains the site still bears witness to its history.

Some rails are still extant on the former railway track

A couple of lengths of rail are still visible on the embankment, and for some reason weren't ripped up with the rest of the track. To the right is where the 40 foot bridge crossed the mill leet and the River Blyth. Although little remains the site still bears witness to its history.

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Blyford Wood is located at Grid Ref: TM4278 (Lat: 52.346833, Lng: 1.5570729)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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///emeralds.envisage.minder. Near Halesworth, Suffolk

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