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The Canal

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

The Canal

House, Botany Farm
House, Botany Farm Credit: JThomas

The Canal, Suffolk, also known as the Suffolk Canal, is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Suffolk County, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 10 acres, this serene water body offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and visitors seeking a peaceful environment.

The Canal is characterized by its calm and crystal-clear waters, which are fed by natural springs and rainwater runoff. It is surrounded by lush greenery, including reeds, grasses, and various aquatic plants that thrive in the marshy ecosystem. The diverse vegetation provides shelter and nesting grounds for a wide range of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

The water body is home to a variety of fish species, such as perch, roach, and pike, attracting fishing enthusiasts throughout the year. Anglers can be seen casting their lines from the banks or from small boats that can be rented nearby.

The Canal offers several recreational activities, including boating, kayaking, and canoeing. Its calm waters and gentle currents make it an ideal location for beginners and those looking for a leisurely paddle. Visitors can rent equipment from the nearby boathouse and explore the water body at their own pace.

For those interested in wildlife and nature photography, The Canal provides numerous opportunities to capture stunning shots of birds, insects, and the surrounding flora. The peaceful ambiance and picturesque views make it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

Overall, The Canal in Suffolk offers a tranquil and scenic experience for individuals seeking a peaceful getaway in the heart of nature.

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The Canal Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.195539/1.4788552 or Grid Reference TM3760. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

House, Botany Farm
House, Botany Farm
St Mary's Church The west tower is of brick with the lower stages faced in stone. The huge buttresses (obscuring a small Norman window) were added in the 18th century to counter the outward lean of the south wall due to subsidence on the hilltop site, the dramatic effect of which can be seen inside the church.
St Mary's Church
The west tower is of brick with the lower stages faced in stone. The huge buttresses (obscuring a small Norman window) were added in the 18th century to counter the outward lean of the south wall due to subsidence on the hilltop site, the dramatic effect of which can be seen inside the church.
Fragment of a rood screen Two panels of tracery from the upper part of the medieval screen are displayed on the wall of St Mary's Church.
Fragment of a rood screen
Two panels of tracery from the upper part of the medieval screen are displayed on the wall of St Mary's Church.
Inside St Mary's Church Looking west down the nave, the tremendous outward lean of the south wall is obvious. The central window is Norman and is matched by a similar one on the north side. Between the windows huge external buttresses counteract the outward thrust of the walls. The roof has a scissor truss construction and the Georgian box pews are richly varnished.
Inside St Mary's Church
Looking west down the nave, the tremendous outward lean of the south wall is obvious. The central window is Norman and is matched by a similar one on the north side. Between the windows huge external buttresses counteract the outward thrust of the walls. The roof has a scissor truss construction and the Georgian box pews are richly varnished.
Chancel of St Mary's Church Pevsner, visiting in 1961, commented that this end of the church "seems all renewed". The roof trusses echo those of the nave on a smaller scale. The altar is flanked by Victorian decalogue boards.
Chancel of St Mary's Church
Pevsner, visiting in 1961, commented that this end of the church "seems all renewed". The roof trusses echo those of the nave on a smaller scale. The altar is flanked by Victorian decalogue boards.
St Mary's church noticeboard, Farnham
St Mary's church noticeboard, Farnham
St Mary's churchyard looking south
St Mary's churchyard looking south
Low-lying fields by the railway line Across the river valley and beyond the pig arks, the twin pylon lines that carry electricity from Sizewell nuclear power station off to the National Grid.
Low-lying fields by the railway line
Across the river valley and beyond the pig arks, the twin pylon lines that carry electricity from Sizewell nuclear power station off to the National Grid.
Low-lying fields by the railway line Across the river valley, the twin pylon lines that carry electricity from Sizewell nuclear power station off to the National Grid.
Low-lying fields by the railway line
Across the river valley, the twin pylon lines that carry electricity from Sizewell nuclear power station off to the National Grid.
Farnham, Suffolk, St Mary's Church
Farnham, Suffolk, St Mary's Church
1GL Bolt Farnham St Marys Church 1GL Bolt Farnham St Marys Church NW angle of tower.
1GL Bolt Farnham St Marys Church
1GL Bolt Farnham St Marys Church NW angle of tower.
Pylon lines at Snape, evening These twin pylon lines, carrying electricity from the Sizewell nuclear power station, stride conspicuously across the east Suffolk landscape.
Pylon lines at Snape, evening
These twin pylon lines, carrying electricity from the Sizewell nuclear power station, stride conspicuously across the east Suffolk landscape.
Pylon lines west of Snape These twin pylon lines, carrying electricity from the Sizewell nuclear power station, stride conspicuously across the east Suffolk landscape.
Pylon lines west of Snape
These twin pylon lines, carrying electricity from the Sizewell nuclear power station, stride conspicuously across the east Suffolk landscape.
St Mary's church, Farnham, Suffolk
St Mary's church, Farnham, Suffolk
Poppies and borage at the end of Sloe Lane
Poppies and borage at the end of Sloe Lane
Hulver Lane
Hulver Lane
Red Lane Looking west towards Benhall Green in arable country.
Red Lane
Looking west towards Benhall Green in arable country.
Cottages on Aldecar Lane A corner of Benhall Green, a community filled with lovely cottages like these.
Cottages on Aldecar Lane
A corner of Benhall Green, a community filled with lovely cottages like these.
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The Canal is located at Grid Ref: TM3760 (Lat: 52.195539, Lng: 1.4788552)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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