You're in the heart of Constable Country here.
Flatford Mill, the former home of the painter, John Constable, is a
bracing walk away.
The picnic site itself is on the edge of the Stour
estuary and is excellent for bird watching. You can see redshank,
lapwings and oystercatchers breeding on the pastures of Cattawade
Marshes.
If you'd like to fish or canoe, you can do so from
the purpose built platforms. From the carpark you can begin on the
60 mile Stour Valley Path towards Newmarket. For information about
the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in which this site is set,
visit the website at
www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org.
For further information contact the Countryside Officer;
Countryside Officer
Countryside Service
Endeavour House
Russell Road
IPSWICH IP1 2BX
How to find us
Parking is near the junction of A137 and B1070 at
Brantham.