Views of the Dunwich heather

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Dunwich heathland is famous for its heather at this time of year, as well as its iconic coastguard cottages. This is an area we never tire of exploring as it changes from season to season. If you have never visited - it's a must!
During this time of uncertainty, the National Trust, who run the site, have introduced a booking system for parking in an effort to control numbers of people. Our slot to arrive was 12:30 to 13:00 pm. So we had some lunch, once parked, and then walked around the site to admire the glorious colours. 
The light was very bright, not the best for photography as the colours look washed out, but the following ones are the best I managed, with a few clouds thrown in.




An image looking toward the coastguard cottages, but taken in 2017. 

From stories of smugglers and shipping routes to a pivotal role in the success of the D-Day landings, the little-known history of one of Suffolk’s coastal beauty spots is set to be revealed. After extensive research, the history of Dunwich Heath and Beach will be told for the first time thanks to a new National Trust project - so says the National Trust. For further details visit the NT site here. 
I look forward with interest to this project!



Back to a couple more images from today. Then back to the tea room (limited opening) for scone and drink, and finished with a visit to the beach. A great afternoon was had by all. 


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Location: Coastguard Cottages, Minsmere Rd, Saxmundham IP17 3DJ, UK

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