Ellough Wood

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Ellough Wood

BA helicopter at Beccles Heliport (1965) After the war the airport remained dormant until 1965 when it became Beccles Heliport, serving North Sea oil and gas rigs. Operation of the heliport was transferred to Norwich International Airport in the 1990s. — BA helicopter at Beccles Heliport (1965) Credit: Adrian S Pye

Ellough Wood is a picturesque forest located in Suffolk, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The forest is situated near the village of Ellough and is easily accessible by road.

Ellough Wood boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal location for wildlife spotting and birdwatching. The forest is home to a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, and pine, which provide a rich habitat for numerous woodland creatures. Visitors may have the chance to spot deer, foxes, rabbits, and a wide array of bird species, such as woodpeckers and owls.

The forest offers several well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and providing opportunities for peaceful walks and picnics.

Additionally, Ellough Wood is known for its recreational activities. The forest features a designated mountain biking trail, which attracts biking enthusiasts from all over the region. There is also a popular paintballing facility within the forest, providing an adrenaline-fueled experience for thrill-seekers.

Overall, Ellough Wood is a charming and diverse woodland that offers a range of activities for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. With its stunning natural scenery, abundant wildlife, and recreational opportunities, it is no wonder that the forest is a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.

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BA helicopter at Beccles Heliport (1965)

After the war the airport remained dormant until 1965 when it became Beccles Heliport, serving North Sea oil and gas rigs. Operation of the heliport was transferred to Norwich International Airport in the 1990s.

Adrian S Pye

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Solar Farm

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Marsh Farm

Converted vernacular farm buildings at Marsh Farm

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Small serpentine wall in Rowan Way

A serpentine or crinkle-crankle wall was initially designed to save bricks and reduce to cost of building walls. Suffolk seems to be the historical birthplace of the metamorphic remodelling of the straightforward into the curiously peculiar. A wavy wall can be built with the thickness of a single brick and is self supporting even in very strong winds whereas a straight wall requires a thickness of at least two bricks (9 inches) and even buttresses if raised over about three feet. Wikipedia has a few words to add: A crinkle crankle wall, also known as a crinkum crankum, slangenmuur (snake-wall) sinusoidal, serpentine, ribbon or wavy wall, is an unusual type of structural or garden wall built in a serpentine shape with alternating curves, originally used in Ancient Egypt, but also typically found in Suffolk in England. The alternate convex and concave curves in the wall provide stability and help it to resist lateral forces, leading to greater strength than a straight wall of the same thickness of bricks without the need for buttresses. The phrase "crinkle crankle" is an ablaut reduplication, defined as something with bends and turns, first attested in 1598 (though "crinkle" and "crankle" have somewhat longer histories).

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