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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail loop from Rendlesham Forest

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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail loop from Rendlesham Forest

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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail loop from Rendlesham Forest

02:41

10.6km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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Parking

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1.98 km

Rendlesham UFO Trail

Highlight • Trail

2.34 km

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Park in the forest car park and complete the route, it is well signposted in Green Markers. There are others to choose from. Easy cycling, any bike will do, ideal for families and kids.

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3.47 km

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

What could be better than leaving the road behind and enjoying the peace and quiet of the forest?
Constantly changing colours depending on the time of year, constantly changing trail conditions will keep you on your toes!

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9.16 km

Rendlesham Forest

Highlight • Forest

Rendelsham Forest surrounds the Woodbridge Airfield. It's 15 square km are managed by the Forestry Commission. In 1980 there were claims of UFO sightings in the forest. Take a tour …

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9.78 km

Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail

Highlight • Forest

Rendlesham Forest is a beautiful and curious location in Suffolk, ideal for those interested in extraterrestrial encounters. Follow the trails and be taken on a journey through the forest where, …

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

5.00 km

419 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

3.94 km

693 m

111 m

Elevation

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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail loop from Rendlesham Forest

Rendlesham UFO Trail

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Rendlesham Forest

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