Dunwich Forest

Dunwich Forest is a nature reserve covering 175 hectares in Suffolk with mixed coniferous and broadleaf woodland. It provides habitats for deer, foxes, and numerous bird species throughout the seasons.

The forest sits on the site of a medieval town called Dunwich that vanished due to coastal erosion over centuries. The landscape today marks where this once-thriving settlement stood.

The Suffolk Wildlife Trust manages sections where Dartmoor ponies help shape the landscape through traditional grazing. Visitors walking through can see how these animals are part of a living approach to land care.

The forest has year-round access with free parking and marked walking trails starting from Dunwich village. The clearly signed paths make it easy to explore the woodland at your own pace.

A major replanting program has been transforming parts of the northern conifer plantation into natural broadleaf woodland over recent years. Visitors can witness this ongoing shift from monoculture forest to more diverse woodland.

GPS coordinates: 52.29000,1.61700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21