National landscapes (AONB) · East of England
Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape
In or near Dunwich.
The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Suffolk and Essex, England. The AONB covers ancient woodland, commercial forestry, the estuaries of th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape, the nearest railway station is Saxmundham, located 9.1 km away. The postcode for the area is IP16 4UE, and entry is free.
About
The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Suffolk and Essex, England. The AONB covers ancient woodland, commercial forestry, the estuaries of the Alde, Blyth, Deben, Orwell and Stour rivers, farmland, salt marsh, heathland, mudflats, reed beds, small towns and villages, shingle beaches and low eroding cliffs along 60 miles of coastline. Features include the coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold, Bawdsey, Covehithe, Dunwich, Minsmere, Orford, Orford Ness, Sizewell, Thorpeness, Walberswick and the RSPB Minsmere Reserve. There are three National Nature Reserves in the area and many Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Three long-distance footpaths pass through the AONB: the Suffolk Coast Path, the Sandlings Walk and the Stour and Orwell Walk. In July 2020 the AONB was extended by around 38 square kilometres to cover land north of Brantham, and an area around Mistley and Wrabness in Essex. It was the first extension to any AONB in England since 2011.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Suffolk and Essex, England. The AONB covers ancient woodland, commercial forestry, the estuaries of the Alde, Blyth, Deben, Orwell and Stour rivers, farmland, salt marsh, heathland, mudflats, reed beds, small towns and villages, shingle beaches and low eroding cliffs along 60 miles of coastline. Features include the coastal towns of Aldeburgh and Southwold, Bawdsey, Covehithe, Dunwich, Minsmere, Orford, Orford Ness, Sizewell, Thorpeness, Walberswick and the RSPB Minsmere Reserve. There are three National Nature Reserves in the area and many Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Three long-distance footpaths pass through the AONB: the Suffolk Coast Path, the Sandlings Walk and the Stour and Orwell Walk. In July 2020 the AONB was extended by around 38 square kilometres to cover land north of Brantham, and an area around Mistley and Wrabness in Essex. It was the first extension to any AONB in England since 2011.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.2136, 1.6236
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Leiston
- Postcode
- IP16 4UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Established
- 1970
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 9.1 km
- Official site
- www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Sizewell Gap Engelandvaarder Memorial
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Campsites · 1.2 km
Sizewell Belts
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Sizewell Hall Gazebo
Follies · 1.6 km
Sizewell Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Leiston old abbey
Abbeys & priories · 2.5 km
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Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
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Abbeys & priories · 2.6 km
Leiston Abbey (first site) with later chapel and pill box
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Museums · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape?
- Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP16 4UE), in the parish of Leiston.
- What is Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape?
- The Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Suffolk and Essex, England. The AONB covers ancient woodland, commercial forestry, the estuaries of th
- How do I get to Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP16 4UE.
- When was Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape built?
- Built or established in 1970.
- Is Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape a protected site?
- Yes — Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape free to visit?
- Yes, Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape is free to enter.
- How do I get to Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP16 4UE. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.