Benacre NNR, National Nature Reserve along the Suffolk coast, England
The reserve extends across 393 hectares of coastal landscape, featuring open water lagoons, reedbeds, woodland, and heathland between Lowestoft and Southwold.
The reserve, established in 1986, has experienced continuous transformation due to coastal erosion, leading to the implementation of protective measures against rising sea levels.
The reserve supports the traditional thatching industry through commercial reed farming while maintaining natural habitats for local bird populations.
Natural England manages the site with regulated fishing activities and designated walking trails that lead to observation points for wildlife viewing.
Over 100 breeding bird species inhabit the reserve, including marsh harriers, bearded reedlings, water rails, and seasonal populations of bitterns.
GPS coordinates: 52.37200,1.70200
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:08
St Andrew's Church, Covehithe
575 m
Southwold lighthouse
5.2 km
Benacre Hall
3 km
Reydon Wood
5.1 km
Pakefield to Easton Bavents
901 m
Wrentham Town Hall
2.6 km
Church of St Nicholas
3.6 km
Church of St Michael, Benacre
3.3 km
Church of St Lawrence
2.1 km
Church of All Saints
4.2 km
Church of St Margaret
4.3 km
United Reformed Church
2.7 km
Church of St Edmund
5 km
King's Head Hotel
5.2 km
The Plough Inn
5 km
Southwold Electric Picture Palace
5.2 km
Wrentham War Memorial
3.6 km
Covehithe War Memorial
546 m
Southwold War Memorial
5.2 km
Kessingland War Memorial
4.9 km
Benacre War Memorial
3.3 km
Frostenden War Memorial
4.2 km
Reydon War Memorial
4.4 km
Almshouses (Including Attached Walling And Gateway On Covert Road Frontage)
4.3 km
South Cove War Memorial
2.2 km
Frostenden Hall
4.2 km
Covehithe Beach
415 m
Southwold Pier
4.8 kmReviews
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