Rendlesham Forest /ˈrɛndəlʃəm/ is a 1,500-hectare (3,700-acre)[1] mixed woodland in Suffolk[2] owned by Forestry England with recreation facilities for walkers, cyclists and campers.

Geography

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The forest is in the parishes of Bromeswell in the west, Eyke, Capel St Andrew to the south, and Butley, Suffolk to the east. It is in the Suffolk Coastal district.[3] It is part of the Sandlings Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest. A large area of the forest was cleared for the construction of RAF Woodbridge in 1943.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Rendlesham Forest". therendleshamforestincident. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  2. ^ Guides, Rough (2016). The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk. Penguin. ISBN 978-0-241-27841-3.
  3. ^ Guides, Rough (2 May 2016). The Rough Guide to Norfolk & Suffolk (Travel Guide eBook). Rough Guides UK. ISBN 978-0-241-27839-0.
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52°5′2″N 1°25′58″E / 52.08389°N 1.43278°E / 52.08389; 1.43278