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  Encyclopedia
Suffolk (pronounced 'suffuk') is a large traditional and administrative county in the East Anglia region of eastern England.
Suffolk was part of the kingdom of East Anglia which was settled by the Angles in the 5th century.
Suffolk encompasses one of the most ancient regions of the UK: A monastery in Bury St. Edmunds founded in 630AD, plotting of the Magna Carta in 1215; the oldest documented structural element of a still inhabited dwelling in Britain found in Clare.
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 Suffolk
Suffolk (pronounced SUF-f'k) is a large traditional and administrative county in the East Anglia region of eastern England.
In 1974, Suffolk was split into five administrative districts, Suffolk Coastal, West Suffolk, Babergh, Forest Heath and Mid Suffolk with Suffolk Coastal's council based in Woodbridge, Babergh's in Hadleigh, Mid-Suffolk's in Needham Market, Forest Heath's in Mildenhall and West Suffolk's in Bury St Edmunds.
Between 1981 and 2001 the population of the county grew by 13%, with the district of Mid Suffolk growing fastest at 25%.
www.ufaqs.com /wiki/en/su/Suffolk.htm   (595 words)

  
 Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Suffolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Suffolk is a large, low-lying county in East Anglia in England.
The Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Suffolk is also the name of a number of places in the United States of America:
www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/su/Suffolk?title=Orford_Ness   (103 words)

  
 BBC - Suffolk Nature - Nightjar Comes to Roost in Ipswich
Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has a new addition to its series of sculptures marking the Sandlings Walk, the long-distance path which stretches from Ipswich to Southwold.
The Sandlings Walk was launched in 2002 by the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Unit, based at Melton, with the aim of linking as many of the remnant heaths as possible between Ipswich and Southwold, an area known as the 'Sandlings'.
The Path was created as part of a £500,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and has seen improvements to Public Rights of Way and landscape work such as heathland management, hedge and tree planting and pond restoration.
www.bbc.co.uk /suffolk/nature/sculpture/nightjar_sculpture.shtml   (505 words)

  
 Suffolk Heritage Coast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Suffolk coast is one of low marshes and reed beds interspersed with beaches of sand and shingle.
The town was once one of the leading ports on the east coast, but the sea crept in, and much of the village, including 6 churches, a monastery, and 3 chapels, is now underwater.
The path is blessed with an abundance of birdlife and wildflowers.
www.britainexpress.com /countryside/coast/suffolk.htm   (433 words)

  
 Suffolk 1
Suffolk's soft rocks are quickly eroded by the constant battering of the waves, most obvious on the low and crumbly cliffs, composed of sandy, orange-brown crags.
I think this is the nicest resort on the East Anglian coast and it has a pleasant old fashioned atmosphere and is certainly one of the jewels of the Suffolk coast.
A road to the coast leads to a hamlet that was a notorious smuggling village in the 18th century.
www.carolynlee.co.uk /14_suffolk/suffolk1.html   (2480 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Suffolk: Walks (Pathfinder Guide): Books: John Brooks,Geoffrey Sutton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Suffolk also has a varied coastline, extended by its network of rivers and the long estuaries of the Blyth, Alde, Deben, Orwell and Stour.
Although Suffolk's trees suffered badly in the hurricane of 1987 as well as in subsequent storms, parts of the county remain as lovely as when they were painted by Constable, Cotman or Crome.
Suffolk's is, of course, famous for its magnificent 'wool churches' and attractive villages.
www.amazon.co.uk /Suffolk-Walks-Pathfinder-John-Brooks/dp/0711715971   (496 words)

  
 Suffolk Coast and Heaths - Publications
We are proud to announce the publication of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Calendar 2007.
Aimed at beginners, this is an attractive ten-page illustrated introduction to the natural history of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB.
The Strategy identifies the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB’s special qualities, sets a 30 year vision and includes a short term Action Plan for its conservation management.
www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org /downloads.asp?PageId=6   (829 words)

  
 Ramblers Association - Information - Path - Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path
The path is shown on recent editions of these maps.
Suffolk Coast and Heaths Project £4 + pandp.
Suffolk Coast and Heaths Project £4.75 + pandp.
www.ramblers.org.uk /info/paths/suffolkcoastandheaths.html   (356 words)

  
 AONB - Suffolk Coast & Heaths page 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Unit, operates throughout, and slightly beyond, the AONB and is funded by the Countryside Agency, Suffolk County Council, Essex County Council and Suffolk Coastal, Babergh, Waveney and Tendring District Councils.
A landscape assessment entitled The Suffolk Coast and Heaths landscape (CCP 406, £7.50) was published by the Countryside Commision in 1993.
The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path running between Lowestoft and Felixstowe is currently being extended around the Shotley peninsula to Manningtree, to link with the Essex Way and Stour Valley Path.
www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/DL/aonbs/aonb_suffolkch2.asp   (687 words)

  
 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Suffolk (pronounced) is a large historic and modern non-metropolitan county in the East Anglia region of eastern England.
The majority of agriculture in Suffolk is either arable or mixed.
There are also various primary schools and Suffolk is one of the few counties with a 3-tier school system in places.
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Suffolk   (906 words)

  
 AONB - Suffolk Coast & Heaths page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Stretching south from Lowestoft to the river Stour, the AONB protects heathland, reed beds, salt-marsh and mud-flats, a rich mixture of unique and vulnerable lowland landscapes, all of which are under pressure of change.
It is deeply indented by the estuaries of the Blyth, Alde, Deben, Orwell and Stour and bounded by the crumbling cliffs and tidal spits of the low and lonely North Sea coastline, the nearest unspoilt coast to Greater London.
The area has 3 long distance footpaths: the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path, the Stour and Orwell walk and the Sandlings Walk which opened in 2002.
www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/DL/aonbs/aonb_suffolkch.asp   (341 words)

  
 Things to do in Woodbridge
Cattle and Suffolk Punch ~ a rare breed of enormous working horses, originally bred in Ufford ~ graze the marsh grass by the river bank, children fish the shallows of the Deben river, while the traditional and well kept village houses and village church are a joy to behold.
Standing sentinel over the coast and the entrance to the Deben Estuary, Bawdsey Quay is nothing more than a row of cottages and a big house, Bawdsey Manor, a Victorian 'pile' created by Sir Cuthbert Quilter and later taken over by the government as the centre for radar development.
Here you can join the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path which takes you to Lowestoft in the north, Felixstowe and the Essex border in the south, by way of the foot ferry which runs across the mouth of the Deben estuary throughout the summer and at weekends in spring and autumn.
www.visit-woodbridge.co.uk /VillagesaroundWoodbridge.php   (616 words)

  
 Deben Estuary - Woodbridge
Suffolk’s five estuaries have protected the east of Suffolk from the ravages of the motorway, thus ensuring that it remains a relatively peaceful and unspoilt coastline despite its close proximity to London.
Felixstowe Ferry is on the south bank of the Deben, its cottages and fishing huts overlooking the sea, the estuary entrance and Felixstowe’s lovely heath land golf course.
Back on the north shore the road takes you through Sutton, beyond which are acres and acres of lowland heath, home to the woodlark, the yellow hammer and nightjar and grazing ground for deer.
www.visit-woodbridge.co.uk /deben_estuary.php   (1098 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Suffolk
Suffolk (pronounced 'suffuk') is a large, low-lying county in East Anglia in eastern England.
The county town is Ipswich and other important towns are Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds.
Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Suffolk   (176 words)

  
 Nature reserves
Landguard Nature Reserve is partly owned by the Suffolk Coastal and partly by Suffolk County Council.
The Haven is situated between the town of Aldeburgh and village of Thorpeness in the heart of the
Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is immediately adjacent to the
www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk /yourfreetime/countryside/reserves   (371 words)

  
 Peace starts with a Smile: June 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Suffolk is a county of pastoral views and picturesque villages with thatched, colour washed, timber framed cottages.
Suffolk (pronounced SUF-f'k) is a large traditional and administrative country in the East Anglia region of eastern England.
The agreed upon number of established communities in Suffolk varies greatly because of the large number of the all but non-existent hamlets which may consist of just a single farm and a deconsecrated church: re mnants of wealthy communities, some dating back to the early days of the Christian era.
peacefulblossom.blogspot.com /2006_06_01_peacefulblossom_archive.html   (5809 words)

  
 Best Walks - Walking Suffolk
50 Walks in Suffolk, AA Publishing - Explore the beauty of Suffolk with this slim-line pocket-sized walking guide with a range of walks to suit the casual walker and the hiker (between two and ten miles in length).
Norfolk into Suffolk, The Coastal Fringe, Leisure walks for all ages - From the top of Beacon Hill, which at 340 feet is Norfolk's highest summit, to reed beds beside winding rivers, there is something here for everyone.
Short Walks by the Suffolk Coast, Geoff and Yvonne Gostling - 15 walks on Suffolk's coast and tidal rivers.
www.bestwalks.com /suffolkbooks.htm   (1449 words)

  
 Shingle Street
Follow the path on the sea wall round to the left away from the shore to reach the road.
Follow the path on the raised embankment between hawthorn bushes, keeping to the top of the embankment as it meanders across the flat landscape.
Follow the path round to the left at the junction of paths, now close to the Martello Tower, ignoring the footbridge over to the right which is a footpath route to Alderton village if required.
www.btinternet.com /~anderton/eadtwalk/shingle.htm   (861 words)

  
 Southwold - Suffolk, guides for local walks - Southcove Circular
The path will lead into a copse then across a field past a telegraph pole and eventually onto the main B1127 road at Potter's Bridge.
Follow the path, taking a few right hand and left hand bends.
The path will continue along field edges to lead onto the B1127 road with the Five Bells opposite.
www.southwold.info /southwold-sporting-and-leisure/walks6.htm   (298 words)

  
 Self catering holiday cottages Woodbridge, Ebbtide - Waldringfield
Suffolk cottage holidays, holiday cottages in Suffolk, East Anglia, Southwold, Aldeburgh, Woodbridge, Orford, England.
Suffolk holiday cottages - comfortable, well equipped self-catering holiday accommodation in fantastic locations close to or on the Suffolk coast, deep in rural Suffolk, UK Ebbtide
Waldringfield, a pretty waterside village, in the heart of Suffolk's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies on a particularly beautiful stretch of the Deben estuary.
www.suffolkcottageholidays.com /cottage/suffolk/000071/Ebbtide.html   (401 words)

  
 Telegraph | Travel | Suffolk: Walk of the month
Path keeps parallel with road, running through bushes beside cliff edge.
Path passes Jacob Forster headstone and, in 50yds (479704), bends right through Greyfriars Abbey ruins to road.
A path bisects reserve NW- SE, passing West and South Hides, to reach Minsmere Sluice (477661); right here on marsh path to Eastbridge.
www.telegraph.co.uk /travel/main.jhtml?xml=/travel/2001/12/29/etwalkny.xml&page=4   (297 words)

  
 Suffolk Coast and Heaths - Suffolk Cycle Breaks
With quiet rural lanes, pretty villages and miles of unspoilt coastline, the heritage counties of Suffolk and Norfolk provide the ideal location for a relaxing cycling holiday.
Cycling holidays in Suffolk range from 2-13 nights many of them take in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as part of the route.
Many of our clients have supported the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Connect scheme and have generously donated nearly £750 to this worthwhile initiative.
www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org /text.asp?PageId=122   (505 words)

  
 Suffolk Estate Agents Ipswich Estate Agents Woodbridge Estate Agents Hamilton Smith
Suffolk has a population of around 670,000 and boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the UK and some of the finest schools.
Suffolk County Council provides over 25 Country Parks, picnic sites and Local Nature Reserves and maintains over 3000 miles of public rights of way.
The area now enjoys three long distance paths, the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path, the Stour and Orwell Walk and the Sandlings Walks.
www.hamilton-smith.com   (345 words)

  
 Aldeburgh Wildlife Walks
From here you take the Sailor's Path (also marked as the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path) across the heath untilyou see a sign for Hazelwood Marshes on your left.
One of the last undrained grazing marshes on the Suffolk coast, Hazelwood Marshes are among the most important marshes for breeding wading birds including redshank, snipe and lapwing.
You might be forgiven for ‘so whating’ this shingle ‘wasteland’as merely a bit of scrubby shingle by the sea, but don't dismiss it without a really good look for here there is an amazing diversity of plants growing amongst the shingle, dune grassland, fen and scrub.
www.visit-aldeburgh.co.uk /Aldeburgh-wildlifewalks.php   (460 words)

  
 Picnic and amenity sites
Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A circular walk takes in examples of several of the wildlife habitats which may be found in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the path along the riverside offers stunning views of the River Deben towards Woodbridge.
Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path and the Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route.
www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk /yourfreetime/countryside/picnicsites   (249 words)

  
 Suffolk Coast and Heaths - Home
Part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB) is to be transformed, thanks to a project between EDF Energy Networks and Suffolk Coast and Heaths Unit.
The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of 40 AONBs in England and Wales.
Located on the coast of East Anglia, it is one of our foremost protected landscapes, designated in recognition of its distinctiveness and special quality.
www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org   (265 words)

  
 Dunwich
This is a section of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path stretching 50 miles from Lowestoft to Felixstowe.
It is one of the surviving examples of the Sandlings Heathland which once ran the length of the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Ipswich.
The heath, originally known as Dunwich Common, was owned by the Borough of Dunwich, until it passed to the Dunwich Town Trust.
www.btinternet.com /~anderton/eadtwalk/dunwich.htm   (1099 words)

  
 Walking Tours Suffolk UK : Coastal Walks - Detail
Or you can follow the beach path up to Covehithe where the melancholic ruins of an enormous church face out to the sea and a roadway ends abrubtly on the cliff top.
Across the heather clad Dunwich Heath you reach the RSPB reserve at Minsmere and then hugging the coast you come to Sizewell.
The paths meet and continue along the peaceful banks of the River Ore to Shingle Street, a quiet and beautiful spot where the river finally reaches the sea.
www.walkingbreaks.com /suffolk/coastal_detail.htm   (1466 words)

  
 Pin Mill to Shotley Gate - Suffolk Coasts and Heaths AONB Suffolk - a walk from Walking Britain
In the heart of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this walk forms part of the Stour & Orwell Walk, a 68-km (42-mile) long distance footpath adjoining the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Path to the north.
The path can be reached by bus 97 from Ipswich railway station descending at Chelmondiston; a link path beside the church takes you on to the estuary and the 17the century 'Butt and Oyster' public house in the tiny hamlet of Pin Mill.
Just past Clamp House the path moves inland avoiding the marshy inlet of Long Reach, where one can take an alternative footpath leading back to the road to Chelmondiston.
www.walkingbritain.co.uk /walks/walks/walk_b.php?id=2017   (693 words)

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