The Pennings Nature Reserve is along the River Dove.        

The Pennings water meadow tree lined with the blue Suffolk sky

Views across the water meadows and the Church Tower makes this a great place to come for a relaxing walk, or a picnic.

Look out for seasonal nature notes throughout The Pennings. These will help to inform you about things you might see in the nature around you.

Directions: Drive out of Eye on the B1117 to Stradbroke past Eye Castle and Eye Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul both on the left. Turn immediately right after the hump back bridge,Abbey Bridge over the River Dove signed on the right. Turn right into Ludgate Causeway and right into The Pennings.

Abbey Bridge over the River Dove

Ludgate Causeway

The Pennings water meadow

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The Pennings water meadow

The Pennings water meadow

Abbey Bridge over the River Dove

The River Dove flows under the Abbey Bridge on its way to the Waveney Valley passing the Abbey and Abbey Hall on the other side of  the  B1117 to Stradbroke. Abbey Hall is worth the five minute walk with the entrance opposite to the Ludgate Causeway entrance.

Dog walkers are also welcome providing that they pick up after their dogs.  

This is an area of extreme beauty offering peace and tranquility, fresh air with a chance to hear nature. The perfect place to walk a dog and enjoy every moment.