Nature Reserves & Walks

Long Melford is located within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Stour Valley, which provides one of the finest landscapes in England. For more information, please see here.

Long Melford’s ammenities include two Local Nature Reserves and a number of walks.
The Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are located at the Long Melford Country Park and the Melford Walk.
Click on the links below to access leaflets giving details of the walks and Park.
Melford Country Park
The Hare Walk
The Indigo Walk
The Melford Walk
The Mill Walk
The Nethergate Walk
The Southern Loop Walk, and The Melford Manors & Church Walk
The Woolpatch Walk

Please follow the Countryside Code when enjoying Long Melford’s LNRs and Walks.
A summary can be accessed here.