Rendlesham UFO Landing Site #2

The forest floor at Rendlesham is unremarkable on first glance - just pine trees, bracken, and a small clearing near Woodbridge where something odd allegedly happened back in December 1980. This is where American servicemen from nearby RAF Bentwaters reported seeing lights and, depending on which account you believe, a landed craft. Whether you think it's genuine or nonsense, the site itself is free to visit and requires minimal effort to find.

What you actually get is a walk through Rendlesham Forest with a memorial marker in a quiet spot. The viewpoint offers nothing dramatic - no museum, no installations, just trees and the occasional tourist doing the same thing you are. It takes about thirty minutes if you're leisurely, less if you just want the photo. The appeal is entirely in the story rather than the scenery. UFO enthusiasts will find it worth the detour; anyone hoping for atmosphere or evidence will leave disappointed.

The nearest base is Woodbridge, roughly three miles away. If you're camping in the area - Wantisden Park sits just 1.8 miles off - this works as a quirky afternoon stop between proper walks. The forest itself is decent for rambling, though this particular spot won't detain you long. Go for the oddness of it, not the view. It's the kind of thing you'll either find brilliant or think is a complete waste of petrol.