Forests & woodlands · East of England
Wortham Ling SSSI
In or near Roydon.
Wortham Ling SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wortham Ling SSSI, the nearest railway station is Diss, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP22 1ST, and entry to the site is free.
About
Wortham Ling SSSI is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.3733°, 1.0712°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wortham Ling SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wortham Ling is a 53.2-hectare (131-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wortham in Suffolk. This site has acid grassland and dry heath on a sandy soil. Some areas are intensely grazed by rabbits, producing a very short sward which is a suitable habitat for lichens and mosses. Butterflies include many graylings. There is access to the site from several roads and footpaths.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3733, 1.0712
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Wortham
- Postcode
- IP22 1ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: w299025297 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Wortham Ling (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Path through Wortham Ling - geograph.org.uk - 1770312.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Roydon War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Roydon
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
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Roydon Village Sign
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The Tithe War
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Bressingham Steam and Gardens
Museums · 1.6 km
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Bressingham Hall
Gardens · 1.7 km
Garden Railway
Miniature railways · 1.8 km
Church of St John the Baptist
Historic churches · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wortham Ling SSSI?
- Wortham Ling SSSI is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 1ST), in the parish of Wortham.
- What is Wortham Ling SSSI?
- Wortham Ling SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wortham Ling SSSI?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 1ST.
- Is Wortham Ling SSSI a protected site?
- Yes — Wortham Ling SSSI is part of the Wortham Ling SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wortham Ling SSSI free to visit?
- Yes, Wortham Ling SSSI is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wortham Ling SSSI?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 1ST.