Arger Fen

Arger Fen is a nature reserve in Suffolk that contains ancient woodland, wet meadows, and fen areas supporting diverse plant life. The terrain includes sand banks, gravel deposits, and clay soils that create distinct habitats within the reserve.

The landscape developed over centuries through grazing and land management practices that shaped plant distribution across the reserve. These historical uses established the ecological structure that defines the woodland today.

The site attracts birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who observe seasonal migration patterns along the marked routes. Visitors come to listen to woodland sounds and watch how animals move through different habitat zones.

Two marked trails with boardwalk sections guide visitors through the reserve, with main parking providing direct path access. Sturdy footwear is recommended because wet conditions are common on the trails, especially in meadow and fen areas.

This reserve is one of only two locations in Eastern England where wild cherry trees grow naturally, alongside ash trees over 300 years old. These rare specimens make the woodland notable for botanical interest.