Tucked away on the Suffolk coast, Dunwich Heath offers you peace and quiet and a true sense of being at one with nature.
A rare and precious habitat, the Heath is home to special species such as the Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, ant-lion, adders and much more.
Quiet and serene, wild and dramatic, this is an inspiring visit, whatever the time of year. From July to September, the Heath is alive with colour; a patchwork of pink and purple heather and coconut-scented yellow gorse is an unmissable experience.
Please note: parking restrictions may operate at times of extreme fire risk
Dunwich Heath is one of the most dramatic settings in all of Suffolk, where heathland reaches the coast with stunning views towards historic Southwold to the north and famous RSPB Minsmere to the south. This is a wonderful place to visit any time of year, but really comes into its own in late August when the heather blooms and the landscape is a sea of purple. If you can catch this scene in the early morning light or late setting sun then you will be in for a treat. The heath is crossed by many paths with a number of benches to take in the view. There is also an accessible sea watching centre equipped with telescopes. The National Trust has an excellent café and very helpful information hut with a fun children’s play area by the picnic tables.
The trails at National Trust Dunwich Heath are natural surface, firm paths with an accessible trail clearly signed around the heath. For wheelchair users, a mobility vehicle is available (this must be booked in advance). There are other trails to explore. Each offers a very different experience of the heath and the woodland with some fine views out to sea and across the landscape.
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