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The Pennings Nature Reserve

The Pennings is a 2.7 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Eye in Suffolk.

Description
Description

The Pennings acts as a gateway into the wider countryside around Eye with easy access onto the Mid Suffolk footpath. A short walk around the site allows visitors to look for bird life along the river and wildflowers in the meadows. Allow 30 minutes for a visit. It is owned and managed by Mid Suffolk District Council. This site on the east bank of the River Dove is managed as a hay meadow. Fauna on the river bank include kingfishers and water voles. There is access from Ludgate Causeway, off Hoxne Road. Dog walkers are also welcome providing that they pick up after their dogs.

The Pennings Nature Reserve
Ludgate Causeway
Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7NH