Stepping Out in

Health Walks March, April, May & June ‘15

WEST SUFFOLK

Walking can...Make you feel good. Give you more energy. Reduce stress & help you sleep better. Keep your heart 'strong'.

Reduce blood pressure. Help you to manage your weight. Why is walking the perfect activity for health? Almost everyone can do it. You can do it anywhere & any time. It's a chance to make new friends. It's free & you don't need special equipment.

You can start slowly & build up gently.

Health Walks are…..Free and you do not need to book. All are Welcome…...Health Walks are graded with approximate times and distances to suit all walkers abilities.

Our walks are…..led by trained volunteer walk leaders to be effective and above all enjoyable.

Get On Board! Could you catch a bus to your walk? Finding out routes and times has never been easier www.suffolkonboard.com

Contact us if you would like more information: Health Walks Team, Livewell Suffolk, Adelphi House, Turret Lane,

Ipswich. IP4 1DL Tel: 01473 229292. email: [email protected] Or download a programme at: www.livewellsuffolk.org.uk

Let’s Get Started!

Each walk description will give you information on the grade, time, distance and other possible features on the walk so you will be able to choose walks to suit you. Stepping Out in Suffolk provide short, free Health Walks which take between 30-90 minutes. If you’re looking for something more challenging? How about our progression walks covering more varied terrain and over 90 minutes in length which are supported as part of Live Well Suffolk.

All walks are graded so you can be sure they are

suitable to your level.

1. On easy flat good surfaces 2. Mostly on the level, can be muddy

3. Some moderate slopes, good surfaces 4. More challenging, may include

steeper slopes, rough ground or mud in wet weather 5. As grade 4 but may include one or

two stiles (Postcodes are given for the meeting place or the nearest

building to)

On your first Health Walk we will ask you to fill out a Health Questionnaire which the walk leaders will have available for you on the day or alternatively download a copy at: http://www.livewellsuffolk.org.uk/documents/OHQSteppingOutinSuffolk16072012.pdf and bring it completed your first walk. At the start of each walk a register is filled in to keep a record of numbers of walkers and who is attending. Our Health Walks are fully supported by Live Well Suffolk, we are accredited to the national body Walking for Health who are funded and supported by Macmillan

Cancer Care under the umbrella of The Ramblers.

* DOGS on Health Walks – Please note: Most walks will state if they are dog friendly or not due to volunteers personal feelings and/or areas that the walks are taking place not permitting dogs. If a walk does not state either then please accept that it is not advisable to bring your dog. Always keep your dog on a short lead during a Health Walk. We cannot accept any dogs loose on a Health Walk as this may cause accidents for other walkers.

** Extreme weather conditions may affect your decision to go on a walk as well as there being the possibility of a walk being cancelled. If a walk is cancelled our office reception will be aware and there will be a notice on our web pages as well as an email sent out to all who have requested email updates from Stepping Out in Suffolk. If you are worried about being safe on a walk because of the weather our advice is never to take any risks. BOROUGH OF ST. EDMUNDSBURY WALKS

Going strong! Get Walking Mondays! Park Bury St. Edmunds 2nd March 9th March 16th March 23rd March 30th March 6th April 13th April 20th April 27th April 4th May 11th May 18th May 25th May 1st June 8th June 15th June 22nd June 29th June Post code: IP29 5LU Meet at 10.00am at the Nowton Park Café every Monday. A weekly walking group in the lovely Nowton Park. You may be an absolute beginner, or in poor health or in recovery from poor health but we are here to help you to improve your health at your own pace. Whether it’s 50 minutes or 50 yards , we will help you along with fresh air and good company. Join us and start building confidence and better health with others in the same position. Toilets/disabled toilets, café and parking (£1 fee for 2 hours). Buses available to nearby but not to site. Please check current services. Grade: 1 with good paved all weather surfaces. Optional walking on grass when the weather permits. Led by Bury Walks Leaders

Thursday 5th March /BROCKLEY GREEN Post Code: CO10 8DT Meet 10.45am at The Plough Inn, Brockley Green for an 11.00 am start. Turn left out of the car park, taking the left turn into Chimney Street and carrying on walking to the bottom of the hill, where we turn right into Mary Lane. At the T junction turn left and follow the road round, past Steeplechase on your right, and turn left up Chimney Street back to the Plough Inn. Refreshments available at The Plough Inn Grade 3. 1hr to 1hr 15 mins Led by David Payne, Peter & Beryl Wilkens

Tuesday 10th March NEW WALK: Cockfield Post code: IP30 0LA / Map ref: 904548 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start in the community centre car park next to Cockfield School. Cockfield is south east of , off the A1141 Lavenham Road. The community centre is on a minor road signposted school and church. A mainly level walk with 2 slight inclines, on field edge paths with open views, 1 low stile. Free parking. No refreshments/toilets. Approx 90-100 minute walk. Grade: 5 Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 12th March HAVERHILL, EAST TOWN COUNTRY PARK Post Code: CB9 7UR Meet 10.45 am at East Town Country Park car park for an 11.00 start. Walk from the car park out onto Motts Field and then round the perimeter of the park. Refreshments available at East Town Country Park Grade 2. 1 hr Led by David Payne, Vivienne Gould

Thursday 12th March Post code: IP29 4PL Meet at 1.30pm in the car park of the Roman Catholic Church in Lawshall for a walk around to Church. Some walking on the road, otherwise on made up paths. A walk of approximately one hour. Grade: 2 Led by Rosemary Currell

Thursday 19th March GT ABINGTON Post Code: CB21 6AB Meet 10.45 am at Three Tuns Public House car park for an 11.00 am start. This is a walk around the old war time horticultural co-operative estate, which is extensive, partly original, partly modernised and some still horticultural, mainly on quiet roads and some footpaths. Refreshments available at Three Tuns PH (Thai Food). (no dogs on this walk, please) Grade 2. 1 hr to 1hr 30 mins Led by David & Jean Boxall, Phyl Mynott

Thursday 26th March Kirtling Post Code CB8 9PA Meet for 11.00am start in the car park in front of Kirtling Village Hall. A walk around the perimeter of Lucy Wood and then skirting the grounds of Kirtling Towers. Toilets available in the church. An 80 minute circuit. Grade 4. Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Thursday 26th March HAVERHILL, PUDDLEBROOK Post Code: CB9 8LU Meet 10.45 am at Clements Surgery (please do not use their car park) for an 11.00 am start. Walk across Puddlebrook playing field, carefully cross the by-pass and take the footpath to Ladygate Wood, through the wood and return. Refreshments available at the Centre Grade 3. 1hr Led by Phyl Mynott, Vivienne Gould & Joan Key

Friday 27th March Abbey Gate, Bury St. Edmunds Post code: IP33 1LS Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the Abbey gate (entrance to Abbey Gardens) for a town and footpath walk. Public car parks nearby. Toilets/refreshments available. Grade 2 – 3 60 – 90 mins. Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 2nd April HORSEHEATH Post Code: CB21 4QF Meet 10.45 am at The Old Red Lion Public House car park for an 11.00 am start. We walk to the Roman Road at Streetly End and back to the village across the fields. Refreshments at The Old Red Lion PH Grade 3. 1hr to 1hr 30 mins Led by Beryl & Peter Wilkens, David Payne

Thursday 9th April HAVERHILL, STURMER ARCHES Post Code: CB9 0ER Meet 10.45 am at the Leisure Centre for an 11.00 am start. We walk along the disused railway line and follow the link across Sturmer arches to the second railway line, which used to connect Haverhill to the Stour Valley railway. Refreshments at The Old Independent Church Grade 3. 1hr Led by Phyl Mynott, Vivienne Gould, David Payne

Tuesday 14th April Post code: IP31 1JR / map ref: 887713 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the war memorial at the junction in the centre of great Livermere, (approx. 4 miles north east of B.S.E.). Park on the verge on the ‘no through road’ between the memorial and the church. Varied walk through open fields, woodlands and across Water. Binoculars recommended! (NB. The footpath crosses Ampton Water via a narrow wooden bridge with safety rails, approx. 100 meters long). On public transport route. Free parking. No toilets/refreshments. Grade: 3 – 4 Approx. 90 mins. Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 16th April BRINKLEY Post Code: CB8 0RA Meet 10.45 am at The Red Lion Public House car park for an 11.00 am start. This is a circular walk over field paths between Brinkley, Westley Waterless and Burrough Green with views of wind turbines and village greens. Refreshments at The Red Lion PH. (no dogs on this walk, please) Grade 4. 1hr to 1hr 30 mins Led by David and Jean Boxall

Tuesday 21st April Post code: IP30 0AQ Meet at 1.30pm at Bradfield Woods for a walk around the woods to see spring flowers. Approximately an hour on level foothpaths, which can be slippery if wet. Grade: 2 Led by Rosemary Currell

Thursday 23rd April HAVERHILL, RESEARCH PARK (New Walk) Post Code: CB9 7FB Meet 10.45 am at or near The Flying Shuttle Public House car park for an 11.00 am start. Walking from the Flying Shuttle we cross the road and head north across the fields to the hill top, where there is a good view. Coming back we visit the Park Lake before returning to the Flying Shuttle. Refreshments at The Flying Shuttle PH/Sainsbury’s Café Grade 4. 1 hr Led by Peter & Beryl Wilkens, Phyl Mynott

Thursday 23rd April Devils dyke – Seeking the Pasque Flower, Newmarket Post Code: CB8 0TQ Meet at 11.00am at A1304 Barbara Stradbroke Avenue. Turn into the National Stud exit off the roundabout and park at the end of the road at Devils Dyke. The walk will be along the top of the dyke away from the July race course and towards Stetchworth. The dyke is one of the few places locally that the Pasque flower grows and the timing should be right. A ‘there and back’ walks lasting 90 minutes, Refreshments and toilets at the National Stud. Grade: 4 Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Friday 24th April Nowton Park, Bury St. Edmunds Post code: IP29 5LU / Map ref: 864622 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at Nowton Park car park. A circular walk via High Green. Steady inclines, bridle paths may be muddy after rain. Parking £1/£2. Toilets/refreshments available. Grade: 5 (3 stiles) approx 90 mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 30th April HADSTOCK Post Code: CB21 4NU Meet 10.45 am at the car park behind the village hall which is up a narrow lane to the church from the village green for an 11.00 am start. This is a circular walk using fieldside paths and quiet country lanes to the edge of Linton, with an uphill return to Hadstock, passing Linton Zoo. There are good, long distance views with pretty thatched milling cottages. There is one stile. Refreshments at The Kings Head PH, Hadstock. (no dogs on this walk, please) Grade 5. 1 hr to 1hr 15 mins Led by David & Jean Boxall

Thursday 7th May HAVERHILL, GOLF COURSE Post Code: CB9 7UR Meet 10.45 am at East Town Country Park car park for an 11.00 am start. A walk around East Town Country Park, incorporating part of the disused railway line and the golf course, then up to Wilsey Woods, returning to the country park. Refreshments at East Town Country Park Grade 3. 1hr Led by Sue Berridge, David Payne, Vivienne Gould

Tuesday 12th May NEW WALK - Grove Farm, Thurston Post code: IP31 3SJ Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at Harvey's Garden Plants car park in Great Green on the Norton Road. The walk will take us through the flower-rich wet meadows of this farm bequeathed to in 1995 and now a County Wildlife Site. Free parking, toilets and refreshments at the garden centre. Please wear suitable footwear if wet as can be muddy. Grade 3 - 4. approx 75 minutes. Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 14th May , BUNTRY LANE Post Code: CB9 7QQ Meet 10.45 am at Kedington Community Centre car park for an 11.00 am start. Walk through the village to Taylors Farm Road and on to Buntry Lane, taking the left hand turn at the top of the hill and onto , returning via footpaths to Taylors Farm Road and Kedington Community Centre. Refreshments at either Kedington Community Centre or The Plough Inn, Brockley Green Grade 4, 1 hr to 1 hr 15 mins Led by Peter & Beryl Wilkens, Phyl Mynott

Thursday 14th May Stanningfield Post code: IP29 Meet at 1.30pm at Stanningfield Church for a walk to the 'Moat'. Approximately three quarters of an hour walk on footpaths across fields. Very muddy if wet. Grade: 2 Led by Rosemary Currell

Thursday 21st May RAILWAY WALK WEST TO Post Code: CB9 0ER Meet 10.45 am at Haverhill Leisure Centre for an 11.00 am start. We walk west along the disused railway line, then via footpaths to Little Wratting and return down Wratting Road. Refreshments at the Leisure Centre Grade 2. 1hr to 1 hr 15 mins Led by Beryl & Peter Wilkens, Vivienne Gould

Thursday 21st May Post Code CB8 8XR / Map Ref. 745555 Meet for 10.45am departure at MSC (village) Hall. A longer walk. The walk makes use of tracks and minor roads to give a 4 mile circuit through studs, along brook, past church and site of old mill. Will take 110mins. There may be livestock so no dogs please. Two stiles. Toilets available in MSC Hall and refreshments available in village pub. Grade 5 110 mins (or 90 mins depending on group) Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Friday 22nd May Country Park Post code: IP28 6HG / Map ref: 799714 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at West Stow Country Park. Enjoy a Spring walk in West Stow Country Park, which features 125 acres of woods, heathlands a river and a lake. Uneven ground, muddy after rain. Parking £1/£2/ Toilets/refreshments available. Grade 2 – 3, 2.5 miles / approx. 90 mins Led by Bury walk Leaders

Thursday 28th May CAVENDISH (New Walk) Post Code: CO10 8AX Meet 10.45 am at the Bull Inn car park for an 11.00 am start. This is a walk by the river to Pentlow, across the fields to Bower Hall, returning up hill to the church and village green. Refreshments at The Bull Inn. (no dogs on this walk please) Grade 4. 1 hr Led by David & Jean Boxall

Thursday 4th June EAST TOWN COUNTRY PARK Post Code: CB9 7UR Meet 10.45 am at East Town Country Park car park for an 11.00 am start. This is a circular walk around the extensive park area. Refreshments at East Town Country Park Grade 2. 1 hr to Led by David Payne, Vivienne Gould, Joan Key

Tuesday 9th June Nowton Park to Rushbrooke – Longer Walk Post code: IP29 5LU Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at Nowton Park car park. A longer walk from Nowton Park, crossing the A134 to Rushbrooke, on quiet lanes and footpaths. Wide ranging views. Bring drink/snack for halfway stop. Parking £2. Toilets/refreshments available. Grade: 3 – 4 5 miles. Approx. 2.5 hours. Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 11th June ASHEN Post Code: CO10 8JN Meet 10.45 am at Ashen Village Hall for an 11.00 am start. We hope to see the flower meadows and wild orchids in the Rectory grounds before walking uphill to see great views of the Stour valley near Clare. Refreshments at Ashen Village Hall Grade 5. 1hr Led by David Payne, Sue Berridge, Phyl Mynott

Tuesday 16th June Post code: IP29 4HS Meet at 1.30pm at Shimpling Village Hall for a circular walk across fields to Shimpling Church. Approximately 1hour 15mins. Muddy if wet. Grade: 3 Led by Rosemary Currell

Thursday 18th June HIDDEN HAVERHILL Post Code: CB9 0ER Meet 10.45 am at Haverhill Leisure Centre for an 11.00 am start. We walk along the disused railway line to Wratting Road, through the cemetery to the recreation ground and back via the Old Independent Church. Refreshments at Old Independent Church Grade 1. 1 hr Led by Peter & Beryl Wilkens, Sue Berridge

Friday 19th June Moreton Hall, Bury St. Edmunds Post code: IP32 7EW / Map ref: 875643 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30an start at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road. A town walk exploring the open spaces of Moreton Hall Estate, including Natterer’s Wood and Shakers Lane. Mostly hard surfaces with some woodland paths. Free parking. Refreshments available at the pub or café. Grade 2 – 3 2.5miles Approx 75 – 90 mins. Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 25th June Stetchworth Post code: CB8 9TS Meet at 10.45am for a 11.00am start in the car park of the Ellesmere Community Centre on Stetchworth ‘high street’ (where there are toilets). Several short steep climbs but no stiles. Along tracks and on top of Devil’s Dyke Anglo-Saxon earthworks. We should find Bellflowers. A 90 minute walk. Grade: 4 Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Monday 27th July West Stow Country Park. Foxgloves in the Forest walk (hopefully). Post Code IP28 6HG. Meet at 11.00am in the car park (£2). Refreshments and toilets on site. Flat walking through the forest and along the river overlooking Lakes reserve. The distance walked along the river is dependent upon the Environmental Agency repairing the breach in the bank of the River Lark. If not complete we will return through the forest. Walk duration about 90 minutes. Grade 3. Led by Roger and Jackie Medley.

Thursday 30th July Village Post code: CB8 8PW / Map ref: 763528 Meet at 10.45am for 11am start at Denston village hall. 3 miles skirting and occasionally entering the grounds of Denston Hall. Level ground, some edges of fields. Denston is midway between Bury and Haverhill on A143. From Bury pass Wickhambrook village sign, turn left at the bottom of dip. At Denston village turn right over river and immediately left to park at the village hall. May be livestock so no dogs please. No toilet or refreshments. Grade 3 Approx. 105mins (or 90 mins depending on group) Led by Roger Medley and Jackie Medley

Thursday 27th August Post code: CO10 8LN / Map ref: OS 785517 Meet 10.45am for 11.00am start at Stansfield village hall, free parking. An undulating walk giving good views of local valleys and crosses the infant River Glem. Some hills and 2 stiles. Stansfield is 3miles east of the Bury St Edmunds to Haverhill road. After the Wickhambrook village sign turn left thro’ Denston and continue to Stansfield. The village hall is south of the village. Toilets and refreshments at the village pub. Grade 5 75 minutes. Led by Roger Medley and Jackie Medley

FOREST HEATH HEALTH WALKS

Monday 2nd March Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 5th March Moulton Post code: CB8 8SP Meet at 11.00am at Moulton Village Hall, Bridge Street. A combination of firm paths, uneven tracks and grassy surfaces. Moderate gradients, can be muddy and slippery in places. Roads to cross. Stiles to cross on longer walk, with hills up and down. Beautiful scenery. Parking available at the village hall car park. Refreshments and toilets at the finish point. Parking is free. Distance varies for the ability of the walkers on the day between 2 and 4 miles. Some of the walks are timed with bus routes so don’t forget your bus pass. Grade variable: 3/4/5 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 9th March Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 12th March Forest Heath Wild Card/Request Walk Post code: TBA Meet at 11.00am For more information on the walk and grade etc. Contact Mick Smith 07957 433096 or [email protected] Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 16th March Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 19th March Post Code: CB8 7EH Meet at 11.00am in The Rosery Hotel car park. A combination of firm paths, grassy surfaces. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Toilets and refreshments at the finish point. Parking in The Rosery car park. Approx: 2.5 miles Grade: 3 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 23rd March Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 26th March Ashley/Cheveley Post Code: CB8 9DR Meet at 11.00am in the Crown car park. (new and very welcoming pub landlords) A combination of firm paths, grassy surfaces and a long moderate gradient. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Toilets and refreshments at the finish point. Parking in Ashley Crown car park. Approx: 4.2 miles Grade: 3 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders Please note walk times are returning to 11am to allow for travelling to our walks, also to enable people to have more time to get ready in the mornings and to allow for lunch to be taken afterwards. We feel encouraging the social side of getting out and meeting people on our walks is very important to some people.

Monday 30th March Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 2nd April Newmarket Town and Around Post code: CB8 0EA Meet at 11.00am in the Leisure Centre Reception. Gentle gradient slightly uneven in places. Can be slippery in wet condition. Roads to cross. Toilets at the start and finish point. Refreshments at the finish point. Parking is free in Leisure Centre. Approx: 2.1 miles Grade: 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 6th April Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 9th April Easter Special – Anglesea Abbey Post code: CB25 9EJ Meet at 11.00am at the car park/gift shop area. A combination of firm paths, grassy surfaces and long moderate gradient. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Free parking available. Refreshements and toilets at the start/finish point. 3 miles. Grade 3 Led by Forest Health Walk Leaders

Monday 13th April Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 16th April Burwell, Priory Wood Post code: CB25 0HD Meet at 11.00am outside the church opposite the 5 Bells Pub. A combination of pavement and grassy tracks. Uneven in places. Can be slippery due to leaves or wet conditions. Roads to cross. Refreshments and toilets a the finish point. Parking in road outside the church. Approx. 2 miles Grade 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 20th April Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 23rd April Mildenhall River Lark and Post code: IP28 7HG Meet at 11.00am next to the signpost of the River Lark map. Next to the car park. A combination of pavements, tracks and grassy surfaces. Some uneven. A bridge to cross and steps at the beginning and end of the walk. Roads to cross. Can be muddy and slippery in places. Toilets at the start/finish point. Parking is free in the recreation way car park. Approx: 2.3 miles Grade: 3 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 27th April Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 30th April Newmarket Devils Dyke Post code: CB8 0TQ Meet at 11.00am at A1304 Barbara Stradbroke Avenue. Turn in at the National Stud exit on the roundabout and parking at the end of road at the Devils Dyke. Level 2: Flat walk along the flat beside the dyke and July racecourse. Slightly uneven in places. Level 3/4 For the more adventurous moderate/steep gradients walking along the top of the Devils Dyke. Can be muddy and slippery in places. Refreshments and toilets on this walk at the end on the National Stud. Parking is free. Approx: 3 miles. 60 mins Grade: 2 and 3 – 4 Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 4th May Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 45 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 7th May Post code: CB8 8TG Meet at 11.00am outside the Affleck Arms. ‘Special health check day’ in conjunction with Newmarket Leisure Centre. A combination of firm paths, uneven tracks and grassy surfaces. Moderate gradients, can be muddy and slippery in places. Roads to cross. Parking available at the pub car park. Refreshments and toilets at the finish point. Approx: 2 miles 60 mins. Grade: 2 Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 11th May Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 45 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 14th May Moulton Post code: CB8 8SP Meet at 11.00am at Moulton Village Hall, Bridge Street. A combination of firm paths, uneven tracks and grassy surfaces. Moderate gradients, can be muddy and slippery in places. Roads to cross. Stiles to cross on longer walk, with hills up and down. Beautiful scenery. Parking available at the village hall car park. Refreshments and toilets at the finish point. Parking is free. Distance varies for the ability of the walkers on the day between 2 and 4 miles. Some of the walks are timed with bus routes so don’t forget your bus pass. Grade variable: 3/4/5 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 18th May Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 21st May Mildenhall Woods Post code: IP28 7HS Meet at 11.00am at the Half Moon pub. Some uneven ground. Can be muddy/slippery due to leaves wet conditions. Roads to cross. Refreshments/toilets at the finish point. Parking in pub car park. Approx: 3 miles Grade: 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 25th May Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 28th May Family Special - Forest Heath Wild Card/Request Walk Post code: TBA Meet at 10.00am For more information on the walk and grade etc. Contact Mick Smith 07957 433096 or [email protected] Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 1st June Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 4th June Exning Post Code: CB8 7EH Meet at 10.00am in The Rosery Hotel car park. A combination of firm paths, grassy surfaces. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Toilets and refreshments at the finish point. Parking in The Rosery car park. Approx: 2.5 miles Grade: 3 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 8th June Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 11th June Ashley/Cheveley Post Code: CB8 9DR Meet at 11.00am in the Crown car park. (new and very welcoming pub landlords) A combination of firm paths, grassy surfaces and a long moderate gradient. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Toilets and refreshments at the finish point. Parking in Ashley Crown car park. Approx: 4.2 miles Grade: 3 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders.

Monday 15th June Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 18th June Newmarket Town and Around Post code: CB8 0EA Meet at 11.00am in the Leisure Centre Reception. Gentle gradient slightly uneven in places. Can be slippery in wet condition. Roads to cross. Toilets at the start and finish point. Refreshments at the finish point. Parking is free in Leisure Centre. Approx: 2.1 miles Grade: 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 22nd June Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 25th June Burwell, Priory Wood Post code: CB25 0HD Meet at 11.00am outside the church opposite the 5 Bells Pub. A combination of pavement and grassy tracks. Uneven in places. Can be slippery due to leaves or wet conditions. Roads to cross. Refreshments and toilets a the finish point. Parking in road outside the church. Approx. 2 miles Grade 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 29th June Newmarket Post code: CB8 0PU Meet at 11.00am at Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round the Newmarket College Sports Field with the intention of people building up the amount of laps they can achieve. Walking on grass so can be wet and slippery due to leaves. Slight rise on one side of field and slight drop the other side. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Parking: Houldsworth Valley/Scout hut area off Rowley drive Grade: 1 – 2 Houldsworth walks 45 mins all others 60 mins Led by forest Heath Walk Leaders

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