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Comb's Wood

Suffolk Wildlife TrustFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Comb's Wood — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.

Comb's Wood, wildlife reserves in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Stowmarket · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Comb's Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.1720°, 1.0040°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combs Wood SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Combs Wood is a 15.1 hectares (37 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Stowmarket in Suffolk. It is owned and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This is ancient coppice woodland on boulder clay, with variable quantities of sand and loess resulting in different soil types. In areas of pedunculate oak and hornbeam the ground flora is sparse, but it is rich and diverse in ash and maple woodland. Grassy rides and a pond provide additional habitats for invertebrates. There is access through the church grounds and through Holyoak Farm.

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Coordinates
52.1720, 1.0040
County
Suffolk
District
Mid Suffolk
Parish
Stowmarket
Postcode
IP14 2BZ
Parliamentary constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Nearest railway station
Stowmarket2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Comb's Wood?
Comb's Wood is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 2BZ), in the parish of Stowmarket.
Who runs Comb's Wood?
Comb's Wood is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Is Comb's Wood a listed building?
Comb's Wood is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
Is Comb's Wood a protected site?
Yes — Comb's Wood is part of the Combs Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Comb's Wood free to visit?
Yes, Comb's Wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Comb's Wood?
The nearest railway station is Stowmarket, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 2BZ.