Places to visit near Bungay, Suffolk?

[Monkey Orchid]

Hi, folks.

I am going to be staying for a week near Bungay in Suffolk, in mid/late May. Can people suggest good places to visit in the surrounding area, with wildlife interest/good walks etc? I will probably have use of a vehicle whilst I'm there, but would prefer not to have to travel too far from where I'm staying, if possible.

All positive suggestions appreciated.

[Tringa]

Bungay is about 20-25 miles from Strumpshaw Fen, east of Norwich. There are also a few other RSPB reserves in the same area and you'll be probably only about 20 miles from Minsmere.

The Angles Way passes close to Bungay so could give some good walking over farmland and by the river Waveney.

Dave

[Monkey Orchid]

Thanks, Dave. I've never been to either Minsmere or Strumpshaw Fen - and I'm an RSPB member, so no excuse! My brother lives near Norwich, maybe I can persuade him to come out and explore too...

Fingers crossed for good weather in late May. It'd be lovely to do some dragonfly spotting as well as birds and flowers.

[david156]

Agree with Dave.

Strumpshaw or Minsmere. Your about in the middle.
Personally i'd go to minsmere and get there early. I normally get there about 7.30 in the morning. It starts getting a bit busy by lunch time.

Cheers David.

[Monkey Orchid]

Thanks for the tip, David.

[jaguarondi]

You'll be quite close to Redgrave and Lopham Fen, good for birds and also home of the great raft spider. It's quieter than big RSPB reserves.

[Monkey Orchid]

Thanks, Jaguarondi.