Gunton Wood | |
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Type | Local Nature Reserve |
Location | Lowestoft, Suffolk |
OS grid | TM 541 959 |
Area | 2.8 hectares |
Managed by | Gunton Wood Community Project |
Gunton Wood is a 2.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is owned by Waveney District Council and managed by the Gunton Wood Community Project. [1] [2]
This was formerly part of the gardens of Gunton Old Hall, which was demolished in 1963. There are trees such as lime, oak and copper beech, a pond and green winged and bee orchids. [1] [3]
There is access from Gunton Church Lane.
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