Private Nature Reserves
Across Suffolk hundreds of private landowners are managing a network of land for wildlife. Owners of Private Nature Reserves can request a free visit from our Conservation Adviser.
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Fishing on nature reserves
Suffolk Wildlife Trust does not allow fishing on their nature reserves. This is to prevent disturbance to river wildlife and habitats.
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Dogs on nature reserves
Where dogs are allowed on Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserves, they must be kept on leads in order to protect wildlife and habitats as well as to ensure that all visitors can see and enjoy wildlife.
We work hard to make our reserves exceptional places for wildlife and by keeping dogs on leads and walking on paths, disturbance to wildlife is kept to a minimum.
We work hard to make our reserves exceptional places for wildlife and by keeping dogs on leads and walking on paths, disturbance to wildlife is kept to a minimum.
Ponies on our nature reserves
As tempting as it is to approach our conservation grazing ponies, please respect the vital work they are doing for wildlife and keep your distance. Our Grazing Manager, Jane Barber, explains why…
Guide to walking near livestock on nature reserves
Many of our nature reserves are maintained by conservation grazing livestock. Depending on the habitat type and time of year, you may see cattle, ponies, sheep or goats when visiting our reserves. As tempting as it might be to approach the livestock that graze our reserves, please respect the vital work they are doing for wildlife by keeping your distance and remember these animals are not tame.
Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve
A space for nature to recover on the banks of the River Deben, Martlesham Wilds is at the very beginning of its transformation from an organic farm to a nature reserve.
Framlingham Mere Nature Reserve
With its surrounding wet meadows and ancient castle backdrop, the Mere at Framlingham is considered by many to be the best view in inland Suffolk. Framlingham Mere is owned by Framlingham College…
Worlingham Marshes Nature Reserve
A new 381 acre nature reserve in the Broads National Park, Worlingham Marshes is complex mix of grazing marsh, wet woodland, fen, and scrub with species such as kingfisher, marsh harrier, and…
Foxburrow Nature Reserve
A mosaic of rewilded farmland and wildlife habitats including woods and orchard meadow located near to Melton Woodbridge.
Wangford Warren Nature Reserve
Wangford Warren is a living example of the sheer diversity of habitats that Suffolk has to offer and a unique chance to see the inland sand dunes that once washed across this part of the county.…
Nature walk at Martlesham Wilds Reserve
Discover the wildlife at this fascinating reserve on the banks of the River Deben, which is just beginning its transformation from organic farm to nature reserve.