Decoy Fen

Downs, Moorland in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Decoy Fen

Derelict building, Sedge Fen A roof-less derelict building near the railway in Sedge Fen - possibly soon to be demolished.
Derelict building, Sedge Fen Credit: Ajay Tegala

Decoy Fen is a picturesque and diverse area located in Suffolk, England. It encompasses a wide range of landscapes, including downs, moorland, and fenland, offering visitors a rich and varied experience of the natural beauty of the region.

The downs in Decoy Fen are characterized by rolling hills covered with short grasses and scattered with wildflowers. These open expanses provide stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making them a favorite spot for hikers and nature lovers. The downs are also home to a variety of bird species, including skylarks and meadow pipits.

In contrast, the moorland in Decoy Fen offers a more rugged and wild environment. Here, visitors can explore vast stretches of heather-clad hills, interspersed with patches of rough grass and bracken. This habitat supports a unique array of flora and fauna, with species such as the common lizard and the short-eared owl calling this area home.

The fenland in Decoy Fen is characterized by its marshy and waterlogged terrain. This wetland habitat is home to a diverse range of plants and animals, including rare species such as the fen orchid and the fen raft spider. Visitors can explore the fenland by following a network of boardwalks and trails, providing an opportunity to observe the fascinating wetland ecosystem up close.

Overall, Decoy Fen offers a captivating blend of downs, moorland, and fenland, showcasing the natural beauty and biodiversity of Suffolk. Whether it's hiking, wildlife spotting, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the countryside, this area has something to offer for every nature enthusiast.

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Decoy Fen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.439903/0.44671679 or Grid Reference TL6685. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Derelict building, Sedge Fen A roof-less derelict building near the railway in Sedge Fen - possibly soon to be demolished.
Derelict building, Sedge Fen
A roof-less derelict building near the railway in Sedge Fen - possibly soon to be demolished.
Little Ouse River With significant thinning of the willows along the bank.
Little Ouse River
With significant thinning of the willows along the bank.
Fishing on the Little Ouse River With a bridleway along the bank.
Fishing on the Little Ouse River
With a bridleway along the bank.
Turf field by Little Ouse River
Turf field by Little Ouse River
Reeds by Little Ouse River Between the river and the river bank.
Reeds by Little Ouse River
Between the river and the river bank.
Feltwell Anchor One of many turf fields.
Feltwell Anchor
One of many turf fields.
Norfolk Suffolk border The bridleway stopped here until it re-entered Norfolk but this gap has now been patched, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2936561">TL6685 : New Bridleway details</a>.
Norfolk Suffolk border
The bridleway stopped here until it re-entered Norfolk but this gap has now been patched, see TL6685 : New Bridleway details.
New Bridleway details When rights of way were formalised they were done county by county. Different counties had different levels of enthusiasm, with several paths stopping at the Suffolk border. This path had a gap in it as it dipped into Suffolk but this has now been filled.
New Bridleway details
When rights of way were formalised they were done county by county. Different counties had different levels of enthusiasm, with several paths stopping at the Suffolk border. This path had a gap in it as it dipped into Suffolk but this has now been filled.
Botany Bay by Little Ouse River
Botany Bay by Little Ouse River
Little Ouse River With Botany Bay the other side.
Little Ouse River
With Botany Bay the other side.
Fenland drain at Farthing Drove Looking north from Farthing Drove across flat fenland.
Fenland drain at Farthing Drove
Looking north from Farthing Drove across flat fenland.
Farthing Drove Farm Shown on the map as a 'farm', all that remains is a small deserted barn and an area of hard-standing where straw bales are stored.
Farthing Drove Farm
Shown on the map as a 'farm', all that remains is a small deserted barn and an area of hard-standing where straw bales are stored.
Sedge Fen The white soil is unusual in the Fens; here it is caused by shell marl, remains of the former lake Redmere which used to cover this area. This part of Fenland is at sea-level, despite being some 40 miles from the sea.
Sedge Fen
The white soil is unusual in the Fens; here it is caused by shell marl, remains of the former lake Redmere which used to cover this area. This part of Fenland is at sea-level, despite being some 40 miles from the sea.
Track to Sedge Fen The usual dark brown fen soil is replaced here by white shell marl.
Track to Sedge Fen
The usual dark brown fen soil is replaced here by white shell marl.
Not snow, but shell marl The fields at Sedge Fen are almost pure white, due to the shell marl on the surface. This is a residue from the former lake known as Redmere, which used to cover this low-lying area.
Not snow, but shell marl
The fields at Sedge Fen are almost pure white, due to the shell marl on the surface. This is a residue from the former lake known as Redmere, which used to cover this low-lying area.
Station Road, Shippea Hill This track leads to the railway station at Shippea Hill, on the Cambridge to Norwich line. The railway can be seen to the right on the embankment.
Station Road, Shippea Hill
This track leads to the railway station at Shippea Hill, on the Cambridge to Norwich line. The railway can be seen to the right on the embankment.
Field and ditch at Sedge Fen Looking north from the no-through road at Sedge Fen.
Field and ditch at Sedge Fen
Looking north from the no-through road at Sedge Fen.
Scrapyard at Sedge Fen This doesn't appear to be a proper scrapyard, more of a dumping ground at the end of a no-through road.
Scrapyard at Sedge Fen
This doesn't appear to be a proper scrapyard, more of a dumping ground at the end of a no-through road.
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Decoy Fen is located at Grid Ref: TL6685 (Lat: 52.439903, Lng: 0.44671679)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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