Tunstall Forest

The road network within these woodlands are due to be maintained from the 20th October to the end of December 2025. Please obey all signage and be mindful of heavy machinery and HGVs operating throughout the area. Sandgalls Car Park will be closed.

Visitor information

Tunstall Forest

Discover the great outdoors at Tunstall Forest

Part of the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tunstall Forest has a range of beautiful scenery you can explore.

Tunstall Forest consists of coniferous plantations, broadleaved belts and heathland areas which link up with both Tunstall and Blaxhall Common. These areas are great for ground nesting birds such as the Nightjar and Woodlark, so keep your eyes peeled for these species.

At a glance

Sudbourne Bike Park is now closed - read updates

11/05/2022 15:54

Dogs welcome

11/05/2022 15:56

Things to do

Viking trail at Tunstall Forest

A 10 mile, single track mountain bike trail beginning from Sandgalls car park in the north of the forest.

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