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Walking and Rambling in Blaxhall
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Overview
Blaxhall offers easy walking routes for everyone and provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy bird watching. The area is also popular for taking a gentle stroll from Snape to reach the ancient pilgrimage site of Iken Church. Get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the Sandlings with a walk or pedal around Rendlesham Forest. It's fantastic for families with an adventure playground, easy-going trails and a bike park. Fascinatingly, in late December 1980 there were a number of reported UFO sightings here. Since then Rendlesham has been known as Britain's Roswell. Take the dedicated trail to discover more. After the Great Storm of 1987 the nearby Tunstall Forest was, locally, re-named Tunstall Common due to 300,000 of the 30ft+ trees being felled by 100mph winds!
What makes it special
- Popular area for bird watching
- Spot a UFO!
- Adventure playground and bike park
Hostels nearby
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