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Wildlife reserves · East of England

Gunton Warren and Corton Woods

In or near Blundeston.

Suffolk Wildlife TrustFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly4.7 · 348 Google reviews

Gunton Warren and Corton Woods — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.

Gunton Warren and Corton Woods, wildlife reserves in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Pleasurewood Hills · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Gunton Warren and Corton Woods is located in East Suffolk, postcode NR32 4LD. The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Gunton Warren and Corton Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.5010°, 1.7510°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Gunton Warren and Corton Woods is a 31.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. The site is owned by Waveney District Council, and Gunton Warren is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust while Corton Woods are managed by local volunteers of the Corton Woods Project. Gunton Warren is a coastal site which has sand dunes, shingle, lowland heath and cliff slopes. Birds include rare migrants including icterines and yellow-browed warblers. Corton Woods has mature trees and diverse flora such as lesser celandine, bee orchids and common spotted orchids. There is access to both sites from Corton Road.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
52.5010, 1.7510
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Lowestoft
Postcode
NR32 4LD
Parliamentary constituency
Lowestoft
Nearest railway station
Pleasurewood Hills0.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Footpath across a former railway crossing and footbridge - geograph.org.uk - 7329637📷 5

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Gunton

Gunton — a village in england east.

Pillbox on the cliff at Corton - geograph.org.uk - 2150542📷 3

Beaches · East of England

Gunton Sands

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Beaches · East of England

Corton Beach

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Theatres · East of England

Sealion Show

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Theme parks · East of England

Cannonball Express (roller coaster)

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Beaches · East of England

Corton Sands

Corton Sands — Beach (sand;pebbles).

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Where to eat & stay near Gunton Warren and Corton Woods

Places to stay

The entrance to Pleasurewood Hills - geograph.org.uk - 2970078📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Azure Seas Holiday Village

Azure Seas Holiday Village — a caravan park in england east.

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Lowestoft Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 764574📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Tingdene North Denes

Tingdene North Denes — a caravan park in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Broadland Sands Holiday Park

Broadland Sands Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.

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Former railway line from Coast Road - geograph.org.uk - 7332045📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Broadland Sands Holiday Park

Broadland Sands Holiday Park — a campsite in england east.

Oulton Broad Marina - geograph.org.uk - 4406019📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Broadlands Park & Marina

Broadlands Park & Marina — a caravan park in england east.

Station Road, Hopton-on-Sea - geograph.org.uk - 3368888📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Haven Hopton Holiday Village

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Places to eat & drink

WW1 War memorial inside Gorleston Baptist church - geograph.org.uk - 7543749📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Feathers Inn

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Historic pubs · East of England

The Short Blue Public House

The Short Blue Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Former Fish Wharf Refreshment Rooms – 2 - geograph.org.uk - 7838780📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Dolphin Public House, Great Yarmouth

Dolphin Public House, Great Yarmouth in England East, United Kingdom.

The Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7841447📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Barking Smack Public House

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Historic pubs · East of England

Old White Lion Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gunton Warren and Corton Woods?
Gunton Warren and Corton Woods is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR32 4LD), in the parish of Lowestoft.
What is Gunton Warren and Corton Woods?
Gunton Warren and Corton Woods — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
How do I get to Gunton Warren and Corton Woods?
The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR32 4LD.
Who owns Gunton Warren and Corton Woods?
Gunton Warren and Corton Woods is owned by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Corton Woods Project and operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Is Gunton Warren and Corton Woods free to visit?
Yes, Gunton Warren and Corton Woods is free to enter.
How do I get to Gunton Warren and Corton Woods?
The nearest railway station is Pleasurewood Hills, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR32 4LD.
Are dogs allowed at Gunton Warren and Corton Woods?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.