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West Calthorpe Heath

Downs, Moorland in Suffolk West Suffolk

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West Calthorpe Heath

Elveden: One of many entrances to the King's Forest
Elveden: One of many entrances to the King's Forest Credit: Michael Garlick

West Calthorpe Heath is a picturesque area located in Suffolk, England. It is characterized by its diverse landscapes, which include downs and moorland. Spanning over a considerable area, West Calthorpe Heath offers visitors a unique and tranquil experience amidst nature.

The downs in West Calthorpe Heath are rolling hills covered in lush green grass and scattered with vibrant wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape. Visitors can enjoy long walks or hikes, taking in the breathtaking views and the fresh countryside air. The downs also provide a habitat for various species of wildlife, making it a great spot for birdwatching or simply observing the natural beauty.

In contrast, the moorland of West Calthorpe Heath offers a more rugged and wild environment. Here, visitors can explore vast expanses of heather-covered land, dotted with gorse bushes and ancient oak trees. The moorland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare species such as the Dartford warbler and the silver-studded blue butterfly. It is also a popular location for nature enthusiasts and photographers, who are drawn to its untouched and untamed beauty.

West Calthorpe Heath is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and its conservation is of great importance. Efforts are made to maintain the delicate balance of the ecosystem, ensuring that the downs and moorland continue to thrive for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, West Calthorpe Heath is a remarkable destination for nature lovers and those seeking solace in the beauty of the English countryside. Its diverse landscapes, including downs and moorland, offer a unique blend of tranquility and natural splendor.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.359822/0.69602211 or Grid Reference TL8376. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Elveden: One of many entrances to the King's Forest
Elveden: One of many entrances to the King's Forest
Elveden: One of many entrances to the King's Forest A discarded toilet.
Elveden: One of many entrances to the King's Forest
A discarded toilet.
Elveden: Shelterhouse Corner
Elveden: Shelterhouse Corner
Equestro Bed occupy former military site The Little Heath military site has had an interesting history - tank testing in WW1, chemical storage in WW2 and later, illegal tyre storage, a tank museum, and now Equestro, who appear to make horse bedding from wood. For more of the history, slightly out of date, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/sites/l/little_heath_forward_filling_depot/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/sites/l/little_heath_forward_filling_depot/index.shtml">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Equestro Bed occupy former military site
The Little Heath military site has had an interesting history - tank testing in WW1, chemical storage in WW2 and later, illegal tyre storage, a tank museum, and now Equestro, who appear to make horse bedding from wood. For more of the history, slightly out of date, see LinkExternal link
Fence And Trees Wire fence and trees near to Barnham, Suffolk.
Fence And Trees
Wire fence and trees near to Barnham, Suffolk.
Fence Posts Just the posts, the wire fencing has been removed or rusted away just leaving a line of concrete fence posts near to Barnham, Suffolk.
Fence Posts
Just the posts, the wire fencing has been removed or rusted away just leaving a line of concrete fence posts near to Barnham, Suffolk.
New Barnham Slip
New Barnham Slip
Plantations by Chalk Lane There is a tumulus among the trees on the right. I could not see or reach it though, due to the thick undergrowth.
Plantations by Chalk Lane
There is a tumulus among the trees on the right. I could not see or reach it though, due to the thick undergrowth.
Plantations by Chalk Lane Chalk Lane, seen running into the distance, is a road (closed to the public) that predates most of the forest, being shown on the 1882 OS map when most of this land was heath.
Plantations by Chalk Lane
Chalk Lane, seen running into the distance, is a road (closed to the public) that predates most of the forest, being shown on the 1882 OS map when most of this land was heath.
Forest Road at Warren Covert This is the northernmost corner of Warren Covert. The Covert is shown on the 1883 OS map, when it was surrounded by open land and heath. Nowadays it is all managed forest here.
Forest Road at Warren Covert
This is the northernmost corner of Warren Covert. The Covert is shown on the 1883 OS map, when it was surrounded by open land and heath. Nowadays it is all managed forest here.
Old Clay Pit in The King's Forest This pit is shown as an 'old clay pit' on the 1883 OS map. At that time it was in an open field. There are many such pits in the forest.
Old Clay Pit in The King's Forest
This pit is shown as an 'old clay pit' on the 1883 OS map. At that time it was in an open field. There are many such pits in the forest.
Edge of The King's Forest To the left, sheltered and irrigated agricultural land, to the right conifer plantations.
Edge of The King's Forest
To the left, sheltered and irrigated agricultural land, to the right conifer plantations.
Scots Pine Windbreak These belts of trees were presumably planted to shelter the four diamond shaped fields they almost surround.
Scots Pine Windbreak
These belts of trees were presumably planted to shelter the four diamond shaped fields they almost surround.
Conifers at Four Corners I'm not sure what the Four Corners placename relates to but imagine it is parish boundaries, though only three civil parishes meet here now.
Conifers at Four Corners
I'm not sure what the Four Corners placename relates to but imagine it is parish boundaries, though only three civil parishes meet here now.
Pit Used as Off-roading Site This pit is evidently very popular with the users of 4x4 vehicles. Unlike the many other pits hereabouts, this one is very modern (less than 10 years old). This is the very edge of The King's Forest.
Pit Used as Off-roading Site
This pit is evidently very popular with the users of 4x4 vehicles. Unlike the many other pits hereabouts, this one is very modern (less than 10 years old). This is the very edge of The King's Forest.
Pit Used as Off-roading Site This pit is evidently very popular with the users of 4x4 vehicles. Unlike the many other pits hereabouts, this one is very modern (less than 10 years old). This is the very edge of The King's Forest and an old oak offers a great place to sit and watch the action.
Pit Used as Off-roading Site
This pit is evidently very popular with the users of 4x4 vehicles. Unlike the many other pits hereabouts, this one is very modern (less than 10 years old). This is the very edge of The King's Forest and an old oak offers a great place to sit and watch the action.
View along Elveden Road This lane is a byway but seems to have little traffic. On the right hand side is The King's Forest.
View along Elveden Road
This lane is a byway but seems to have little traffic. On the right hand side is The King's Forest.
Byway off Elveden Road This view is taken from the junction of the two byways. little has changed in 12 years <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/206080">TL8476 : Byway junction</a>.
Byway off Elveden Road
This view is taken from the junction of the two byways. little has changed in 12 years TL8476 : Byway junction.
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West Calthorpe Heath is located at Grid Ref: TL8376 (Lat: 52.359822, Lng: 0.69602211)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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