Rendlesham Forest

Events, trails and venues in Rendlesham Forest

About Rendlesham Forest

Rendlesham Forest in Suffolk is a large conifer plantation managed by Forestry England. It contains wide gravel forestry roads, straight plantation corridors and denser woodland sections.

Terrain is mostly flat, shaped by the sandy soils of the wider Breckland landscape. Surfaces are predominantly firm forestry aggregate with some sandy patches under tree cover.

Course Description

Rendlesham forest was largely destroyed by the high winds of October 1987, but the new tree growth is now making the area seem more like forest again! The venue offers wonderful grass trails with short crossover sections of rounded pebbles and also some sandy stretches, and these are unspoilt by forest working – for obvious reasons.

The gently undulating terrain will be enjoyed by all. You might like to bring a compass and map for the many turns !!! Don’t let the many turns put you off, it keeps the dogs happy and adds to the fun of the Rendlesham Rally.

Directions

From The A14

Take the A12 North towards Woodbridge, (do NOT take the A12 South). At Woodbridge, follow the signs to Orford (B1084) and to Rendlesham Forest Centre. Entrance to the race site will be marked on the right hand side of the B1084 approximately 4 miles from Woodbridge.

Alternative SHCGB Route

From the A14, take the A12 North (signposted Lowestoft), after 7 miles, at roundabout, turn right, (signposted Bawdsey B1152 & Rendlesham forest Centre). Keep on road for approx. 2 miles. At roundabout turn left following Orford B1084. Stay on B1084 from approx 4 miles. Entrance to forest will be on right. You will see SHCGB signs from this point.

There is ample parking at the race site within a short distance of the start and finish area. Parking is in a pleasant open area with plenty of space for stake out. Please remember to clear up all rubbish when you leave.

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