Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail

A loop through forest, heath and wetland visiting spots linked to the famous 1980 Rendlesham UFO sighting.

Terrain

Easy forest and heath paths.

Dogs

Forestry England says dogs are allowed here. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Rendlesham Forest, Tangham, near Woodbridge, IP12 3NF. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: Forestry England. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

Route line from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), 5 km. It can differ a little from the official route, so follow the waymarks and the Forestry England directions. Use two fingers to move or zoom the map on a phone.