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* 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.

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FELIXSTOWE AREA HEALTH WALKS

Felixstowe Sea Front Health Walks 4th July 18th July 1st Aug 15th Aug 5th Sept 19th Sep 3rd Oct 17th Oct 31st Oct A fortnightly Monday morning walk for all, (bank holidays will be skipped to the next week). Meet at 10.45am outside the Leisure Centre entrance. Post code: IP11 2AE. Start your week off with a refreshing entry level Health Walk along the Promenade at Felixstowe. An average walk of approx. 40 - 60mins depending on walkers and weather on the day. Grade: 1 (2 if a greater distance). Led by trained Stepping Out in Suffolk Volunteer Walk Leaders

Tuesday 12th July Morning walk - Old Felixstowe and The Grove Postcode: IP11 9GA / Map reference 302 357 Meet at 10.45am in the main Grove free car park, just past the new Medical Centre. A walk around paths in the town and on the edge of the country north of Old Felixstowe. Contact on day Nigel 07804820853. Grade: 3. 2.5 to 3 miles, lasting up to 90 mins. Led by Felixstowe Group Trained SoiS Health Walk Leaders.

Tuesday 26th July Morning walk - Peewit Hill and Clickett Hill area Post code: IP11 7SH / Map ref: 296 343 Meet at 10.45am in the Garrison Lane free car park, just north of the Lidl roundabout. A walk through the Peewit Hill area, past the docks up to Clickett Hill, returning over the A14 footbridge back past Morrison’s. Facilities nearby. Contact on day Nigel 07804820853. Grade: 4. approx 3.5miles lasting up to 90 mins. Led by Felixstowe Group Trained SoiS Health Walk Leaders.

Tuesday 9th August Morning walk - Towards Falkenham Post code: IP11 / Map ref: 279 378 Meet at 10.45am in the Capel Hall Lane free car parking area, which is on the Kirton Road, just north of the A14 Kirton junction. No facilities available. A walk across towards Falkenham, there may be stiles if any gates are locked. Contact on day Nigel 07804820853. Grade 5. about 4 miles lasting about 90 mins. Led by Felixstowe Group Trained SoiS Health Walk Leaders.

Tuesday 23rd August Morning walk - Felixstowe Ferry Post code: IP11 9RY / Map ref: 323 364 Meet at 10.45am in the Ferry Road car park opposite Ferry Lane, just before the Golf Club. A walk along the sea front to the Ferry and back behind the golf course. Facilities available at the Ferry. Contact on day Nigel 07804820853. Grade: 4. 2.5 to 3 miles, lasting up to 90 mins. Led by Felixstowe Group Trained SoiS Health Walk Leaders.

Tuesday 13th September Morning walk – Levington Post code: IP10 / Map ref: 244 402 Meet at 10.45am in the large lay-by on the old A14 at Levington Heath, just on the Felixstowe side of the Levington turn. No facilities. A walk down to Levington Marina and back through Levington Park. Contact on day Nigel 07804820853. Grade: 4. about 3.5 miles lasting about 90 mins. Led by Felixstowe Group Trained SoiS Health Walk Leaders.

Tuesday 27th September Morning walk - The Trimleys Post code: IP11 0UD / Map ref: 277 357 Meet at 10.45am in Searsons Farm car parking area, which is at the end of Cordys Lane, down Station Road from Trimley St Mary and over the level crossing. No facilities available. A walk around Grimston Hall, Gun Lane and Keepers Lane area south west side of the Trimleys. Contact on day Nigel 07804820853. Grade: 4. up to 90 mins. Led by Felixstowe Group Trained SoiS Health Walk Leaders.

IPSWICH AREA HEALTH WALKS

Sunday 3rd July Around Chantry Library Post code IP2 0QY Meet at: 1.30 in the library for a gentle 3.5 mile walk from Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich around local parks, starting with a reading returning to the library for toilets, refreshments, and booksale. There will be optional quiz to complete and accompanied children are welcome. Bus number 13 from Tower Ramparts runs three times an hour on a Sunday and stops outside the library. Grade 3. Led by Cathy Gale

Monday 4th July Christchurch Park, Ipswich Post code: IP4 2BG Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance, for a lovely walk around this fabulous park, you may even get a glimpse of Mabel the owl sitting in her tree. Come and join this growing group of walkers every other Monday, meet and make new friends, all age groups welcome, just turn up on the day. Toilets are available around the park. Grade – 3. approx. 1 hour. Led by ActivLives

Tuesday 5th July Kesgrave Tesco to Mill Stream Post Code IP5 2FU Meet 10.30am at Kesgrave Tesco Ropes Drive. Parking in Tesco car park which is free for up to 3 hours. Bus route 66 from Ipswich. A stroll through pine woods, along the Mill Stream and back past the stadium/toilets and refreshments available at Tesco or the Cafe 66 in the Scout HQ before and after. Grade 4. 3miles/ 1.5 hours. Led by Lyn & Graham Parker

Monday 11th July Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

Monday 18th July Christchurch Park, Ipswich Post code: IP4 2BG Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance, for a lovely walk around this fabulous park, you may even get a glimpse of Mabel the owl sitting in her tree. Come and join this growing group of walkers every other Monday, meet and make new friends, all age groups welcome, just turn up on the day. Toilets are available around the park. Grade – 3. approx. 1 hour. Led by ActivLives

Monday 26th July Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

Wednesday 27th July Bucklesham to Brightwell Church Post Code: IP10 0DR Meet at 10.30am in Shannon Pub car park. A walk across fields towards Brightwell Church including 3 stiles. Toilets and refreshments at the pub afterwards. Grade 5. 3 miles/ 1.5 hours. Led by Lyn & Graham Parker

Monday 1st August Christchurch Park, Ipswich Post code: IP4 2BG Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance, for a lovely walk around this fabulous park, you may even get a glimpse of Mabel the owl sitting in her tree. Come and join this growing group of walkers every other Monday, meet and make new friends, all age groups welcome, just turn up on the day. Toilets are available around the park. Grade – 3. approx. 1 hour. Led by ActivLives

Monday 8th August Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

Monday 15th August Christchurch Park, Ipswich Post code: IP4 2BG Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance, for a lovely walk around this fabulous park, you may even get a glimpse of Mabel the owl sitting in her tree. Come and join this growing group of walkers every other Monday, meet and make new friends, all age groups welcome, just turn up on the day. Toilets are available around the park. Grade – 3. approx. 1 hour. Led by ActivLives

Monday 22nd August Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

Monday 5th September Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

Friday 9th September Witnesham Post code IP6 9EH Meet at 10.15am in the car park near the village sign (OS ref 184502). Bus 119 leaves Ipswich Cattle Market at 9.42. Walk is on footpaths and pastures around the village of Witnesham near the beginning of the Fynn Valley Walk. Refreshment and toilets available at the Barley Mow at the end of the walk. Grade 2 – 3. 2.5 miles / 1hour 20mins. Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Monday 12th September Christchurch Park, Ipswich Post code: IP4 2BG Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance, for a lovely walk around this fabulous park, you may even get a glimpse of Mabel the owl sitting in her tree. Come and join this growing group of walkers every other Monday, meet and make new friends, all age groups welcome, just turn up on the day. Toilets are available around the park. Grade – 3. approx. 1 hour. Led by ActivLives

Monday 19th September Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

Monday 26th September Christchurch Park, Ipswich Post code: IP4 2BG Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance, for a lovely walk around this fabulous park, you may even get a glimpse of Mabel the owl sitting in her tree. Come and join this growing group of walkers every other Monday, meet and make new friends, all age groups welcome, just turn up on the day. Toilets are available around the park. Grade – 3. approx. 1 hour. Led by ActivLives

Wednesday 28th September Kesgrave Farmhouse Pub to Halls Pit Post Code IP5 2GA Meet 10.30am at rear of Farmhouse Pub/Bus route 66 from Ipswich. A stroll around Kesgrave sand pit, past the horses and back through woods / toilets and refreshments available at pub after. Grade 4. 3miles/ 1.5 hours. Led by Lyn & Graham Parker.

Sunday 2nd Oct Around Chantry Library Post code IP2 0QY Meet at: 1.30pm in the library for a gentle 3.5 mile walk from Chantry Library, Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich around local parks, starting with a reading returning to the library for toilets, refreshments, and booksale. There will be optional quiz to complete and accompanied children are welcome. Bus number 13 from Tower Ramparts runs three times an hour on a Sunday and stops outside the library. Grade 3. Led by Cathy Gale

Monday 3rd October Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

Friday 7th October Foxhall Woods, Rushmere St Andrew Post code IP4 5SU (nearby) Meet at 10.30am at Bixley Farm Centre, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew to walk around Foxhall Woods and Rushmere Heath. Cars can park carefully on this road and there are regular buses from Tower Ramparts to Bixley Farm. Grade 3. 3 miles / 1 ½ hours. Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Monday 10th October Christchurch Park, Ipswich Post code: IP4 2BG Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance, for a lovely walk around this fabulous park, you may even get a glimpse of Mabel the owl sitting in her tree. Come and join this growing group of walkers every other Monday, meet and make new friends, all age groups welcome, just turn up on the day. Toilets are available around the park. Grade – 3. approx. 1 hour. Led by ActivLives

Tuesday 11th October Kesgrave Tesco to Longstrops Post Code IP5 2FU Meet 10.30 at Kesgrave Tesco Ropes Drive. Parking in Tesco car park which is free for up to 3 hours. Bus route 66 from Ipswich. A stroll along Longstrops around the back of Grange Farm /toilets and refreshments available at Tesco or the Cafe 66 in the Scout HQ before and after. Grade 4. 3miles/ 1.5 hours. Led by Lyn & Graham Parker

Monday 17th October Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

Monday 24th October Christchurch Park, Ipswich Post code: IP4 2BG Meet at 11.00am at the main gates at the Soane Street entrance, for a lovely walk around this fabulous park, you may even get a glimpse of Mabel the owl sitting in her tree. Come and join this growing group of walkers every other Monday, meet and make new friends, all age groups welcome, just turn up on the day. Toilets are available around the park. Grade – 3. approx. 1 hour. Led by ActivLives

Monday 31st October Ipswich Waterfront & Holywells Park – New Walk Post code: IP4 1QJ Meet at 11.00am at the UCS Sculpture on the Waterfront for a lovely walk along the Waterfront and around the very picturesque Holywells Park. Walking on pavements and paths, with some very slight inclines. Toilets & Refreshments are available both in the Park and on the Waterfront. Nearest car park is in Duke St. Bus No 1 & No.6 run from the bus station to the UCS. Come along to meet & make new friends, all ages welcome, just turn up on the day. This is a regular walk on alternate Mondays. Grade 3. approx 1 hr. Led by Doreen Chapman

WOODBRIDGE AREA HEALTH WALKS

Friday 8th July Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders

Monday 11th July Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pm but can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith & Wickham Leaders

Friday 22nd July Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders

Friday 22nd July Tunstall Green Post Code IP12 2HH / Map ref: TM379546 (nearest) Meet at 1.30pm on the left hand side of the B1078 in the first car park as the Forest starts. Travel from A12 via A1152 to Rendlesham B1069 to Tunstall and go straight on past the Church on the B1078 (NOT turn left for Snape). A walk in the Forest and on the heath. The walk will leave on the opposite side of the road in the old car park by the Forest not the heath car park. We will see various parts of the forest where they feed birds for shooting. We skirt the Conservation areas for Nightjar and other rare species, view various deer including the famous white ones if we are quiet. We will also walk part of the Viking Bike Trail so showing the many uses for this area of the Tunstall Forest. (a wild trail area) No Loos Refreshments Quayside Orford or the Granary at Snape. Please check your mobile phone has coverage when arriving patchy service in the forest. Grade 5. approx 3miles. Info 07970937899. Led by Wickham Leaders

Monday 25th July Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX / map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pm but can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith & Wickham Leaders

Friday 29th July Martlesham Post Code IP12 4PB / TM 248461 Meet at 11.30am in the car park behind Tesco at the Community Centre. A walk through the woods over toward Waldringfeild and back to BT. View heathland habitats, the Deben valley, potato growing the new technology of the Wind and solar farm. Grade 5. 3-4 miles. Info 07970937899. Led by Wickham Leaders

Friday 5th August Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders

Monday 8th August Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pmbut can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith & Wickham Leaders

Monday 15th August Orford Post code: IP12 2NZ Meet at 11.00am in the town square for a short stroll around the iconic buildings of the old port. Park by the school on the right turning just after the fire station and walk to the square. Walking up toward the radio masks for a period returning linear and walking around Chantry Park and back to the castle. A different walk from previous years. Please have stout walking wear and some protection from sun, wind and from reflection of light from the river and sea. Refreshments at the Quay. Public Loos behind the Town Hall. Grade 5 as there are closing gate stiles. Led by Isabel Smith & Wickham Leaders

Friday 19th August Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders

Monday 22nd August Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pmbut can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith & Wickham Leaders

Wednesday 24th August Badingham Post Code IP13 8LR Meet at 10:15 for a 10:30 start in the White Horse car park, on the A1120. A walk around the lanes and footpaths of this pretty Suffolk village. The walk will be different from the one we walked in April. If you are coming via Framlingham, stay on the B1116 as the turning onto the A1120 at Dennington is much less blind than the one on the Badingham Road. Refreshments afterwards in the pub but, be warned, the portions are huge! It may be worth booking as they do get very busy. Alternatively, you could have a light lunch (Panini’s, soup and cakes etc) at the Pop-Up Shop and Café up by the church. Dogs welcome on a short lead. (PS please only use the toilets at the pub if you intend to eat there). Any questions 07954 684 752. Grade 4. 3 miles / 1.5 hours. Led by Alison Monk

Friday 2nd September Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders

Monday 5th September Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pmbut can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith & Wickham Leaders

Tuesday 6th September Newbourne Small Holdings & Springs Post Code: IP12 4NY /GR 274432 Meet 10.30am at Newbourne Fox Parking in pub car park or village hall. A stroll around the backs of the former LSA small holdings & back through the Springs Nature Reserve toilets and refreshments available at the Fox pub after. Grade 4. 3miles/ 1.5 hours. Led by Lyn & Graham Parker

Friday 9th September Stratford St Andrew Post Code IP17 1LJ Meet at 11.00am at Riverside Centre Stratford St Andrew. A walk across the upper reaches of the Alde towards the Forestry cemetery. Listen to the call of both gulls and farmland birds. See the odd deer in the distance if we are quiet. Watch the hare’s race ahead over the early ploughed fields. Visit the pigs in the area as they rotate through the arable fields. See the red polls in the distance if they are grazing in that part of the valley. There is an option of a shorter walk if there are four walks leaders. Grade 5. 1hr 20min/3 miles approx. Led by Wickham Leaders

Friday 16th September Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders

Monday 19th September Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pmbut can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith &Wickham Leaders

Tuesday 27th September Sutton Hoo Post code: IP12 3DJ Meet 10.00am at Sutton Hoo for a full 1.5 hour walk up to Ferry Hill and back. Listen to the Woodbridge yachtsmen yarning and watch the houseboat community living the dream. Listening to the swirling gulls and early returning migrants as they pass south towards the continent. Grade 5 as steps and hills. Led by Wickham Leaders

Wednesday 28th September Shawsgate Vineyard, Framlingham Post Code IP13 HZ Meet at 14:00 at Shawsgate Vineyard which is located about 1mile north of Framlingham on the Badingham Road (B1120). The walk will be different from the one we walked in May. We will go through the vineyard and along footpaths and quiet country lanes. You can take a diy tour of the vineyard using a map and information sheet provided. Why not go into the shop and treat yourself to a bottle or two of their delicious local wine? Dogs welcome on a short lead. Toilets and refreshments in Framlingham at the end of the walk. Any questions 07954 684 752. Grade 5. 3 miles / 1.5 hours. Led by Alison Monk

Friday 30th September Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders

Monday 3rd October Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pmbut can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith &Wickham Leaders

Tuesday 11th October Old Baptist Church Aldringham Car Park Post code: IP16 6HX / map ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm to walk round Aldringham commons and the lanes at the back of Leiston and Sizewell. Watch for the many species that may be still basking in the warm autumn sunshine. Listen for the Firecrests in the Conifer belts. Watch the first signs of the trees changing into their autumn plumage. NO toilets. Refreshments around Thorpness Mere. Grade 5. 1.5hrs 3miles approx. One walk, no splits. Led by Wickham Leaders

Friday 14th October Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Leaders

Monday 17th October Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pmbut can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith &Wickham Leaders

Tuesday 25th October Tangham Forestry centre Post code: IP12 3NF Meet at 11.00am at Folly Cottages Car Park Right hand side just after the runway. A walk in the forest listening for three types of deer, Chinese, fallow and Muntjac. The herds vary at each time of year and we may hear rutting stags in the distance. Watch the small finches and other small birds in the perimeter of the trees who live in the uncultivated grasses. Loos down in the pay car park at the centre. No refreshments locally as the Ruddy Duck shuts shortly and the new tenants may not be installed yet. So the nearest hostelry is the Wilford Bridge or the Quay cafe at Orford Grade 5. 1.5hrs /3miles approx. Led by Wickham Leaders Wednesday 26th October Dennington Post Code IP13 8DD Meet at 10:30 in the Village Hall Car Park. This walk will be, primarily on footpaths around this the fields belonging to Framlingham Hall. Refreshments afterwards at the Dennington Queen or at one of the many watering holes in Framlingham. Well behaved dogs welcome on a short lead. Any questions 07954 684 752. Grade 4. 3 miles / 1.5 hours. Led by Alison Monk

Friday 28th October Framfield Health Centre, Woodbridge Post code: IP12 4FD Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start outside the Health Centre, Ipswich road, Woodbridge. Please park at the top of the car park away from Notcutts entrance. A walk once a fortnight with varied routes, mostly on hard surfaces. Toilets available at the Health Centre and at Notcutts café. Refreshments available at the café after the walk. Bus stop opposite Notcutts main road entrance. Grade: 2 – 3. 60 - 75mins. Led by Woodbridge Leaders

Monday 31st October Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM302559 Meet at 2.00pm on The Hill outside Cafe 46 for a walk round Wickham Market and its surrounds. This will vary in length and time depending on the walkers. The shortest time will be 30 minutes or as appropriate for the beginner walker. The longest depends on the walking group but generally comes in around 1.5 hours. They are a gentle stroll to encourage a return to walking as a permanent healthy activity. Support given to walkers planning short or long sponsored walking events. All car parks are now on a meter. Please put a ticket on your car even if for the Free hour or £1 for 2 hrs. £80 fine if you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pmbut can be sporadic. Please use Community Transport. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info 07970 937899. Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups. Led by Isabel Smith & Wickham Leaders

MID SUFFOLK AREA HEALTH WALKS

Wednesday 6th July Thornham Walks Post Code IP23 8HH Meet at 10:45 for an 11:00 start at the Thornham Walks in the OVERFLOW car park. Walks through the historical Thornham Estate. The walk will take you through a variety of beautiful habitats, which include woodland, parkland and farmland. The walk will be on grass paths, which can get soft after wet weather, so sensible walking shoes are advisable. Please park in the Overflow car park. Parking is free for those attending the Health Walks but the normal parking charges apply at other times. Annual car parking passes are available. Toilets and tea rooms on site. Any questions 07954 684 752. Grade 3. 3-3.5 miles / 1 hr 30 mins. Led by Alison Monk and Mike Carter

Wednesday 13th July Eye Post Code IP23 7AP Meet at 10:30am in the car park at the Pennings which is a picnic site on the B1117 (Hoxne Road). A walk partly through the town, taking in some of its history, leading out into the open countryside along footpaths and bridleways. Toilets in the car park behind the Queens Head Pub and refreshments in the pub or one of the other cafes in the town. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Any questions 07954 684 752. Grade 4. 3 miles / 1.5 hours. Led by Alison Monk

Friday 15th July Thurston Post Code IP31 3QT Meet at 10.45am, parking with care on the road near The Fox and Hounds. This is a walk along road, footway, tracks and grassy paths. There may be cattle in the pasture so will be muddy after rain. There are 2 stiles. Thurston can be reached by train, bus or car. Refreshments and toilets at the end of the walk in the Fox and Hounds or one of the other pubs in the village. Waking time time is dependent on number of people and fitness levels. Grade 5 (stiles). 3.5miles / 1.5 hours. Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Wednesday 3rd August Thornham Walks at Wickham Skeith Post Code IP23 8LX - PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THIS WALK ONLY Meet at 10:45 for an 11:00 start in the WICKHAM SKEITH VILLAGE HALL car park. This will enable us to use other paths on the Thornham Estate. This walk will be substantially different to the one we walked in May. Walk through the historical Thornham Estate. The walk will take you through a variety of beautiful habitats, which include woodland, parkland and farmland. The walk will be on grass paths, which can get soft after wet weather, so sensible walking shoes are advisable. Toilets and tea rooms on the main Thornham Walks site. Any questions 07954 684 752. Grade 3 – 4. 3-3.5 miles / 1 hr 30 mins. Led by Alison Monk and Mike Carter

Monday 8th August Onehouse Post Code IP14 3HJ (close by) Meet at 11.00am, parking with care either in the lay-by on Forest Road or in Northfield Road. This walk is along tracks and field edges. It takes us through Stowmarket golf Course where care has to be taken. There are a few stiles. Refreshments and toilets at the end of the walk in The Shepherd and Dog or the lakeside tearoom. Walk time is dependent on number of people and fitness levels. Grade 5 (stiles). 3 miles / 1.25hours. Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Wednesday 7th September Thornham Walks Post Code IP23 8HH Meet at 10:45 for an 11:00 start at the Thornham Walks in the OVERFLOW car park. Walks through the historical Thornham Estate. The walk will take you through a variety of beautiful habitats, which include woodland, parkland and farmland. The walk will be on grass paths, which can get soft after wet weather, so sensible walking shoes are advisable. Please park in the Overflow car park. Parking is free for those attending the Health Walks but the normal parking charges apply at other times. Annual car parking passes are available. Toilets and tea rooms on site. Any questions 07954 684 752. Grade 3. 3-3.5 miles / 1 hr 30 mins. Led by Alison Monk and Mike Carter

Wednesday 14th September Ashbocking Post code IP6 9JX (approx.) Meet for 10.30am. start in Ashbocking Main Street. Parking on B1077 on right from Ipswich direction opposite Manor Farm. Bus 119. Walk to Ashbocking Hall and church. Grade 5. 90 minutes / 3.5 miles. Led by Cynthia Glinos and Helen Howe

Friday 23rd September Great Finborough Post Code IP14 3AT (nearby) Meet at 10.45am in the car park across from the old Post Office. The walk takes us along field edges and country lanes into Buxhall then back to Great Finborough. Refreshments at the end of the walk in The Chestnut Horse (open at the time of writing). Walk time is dependent on levels of fitness and number of people. Grade 4. 3.5 miles / 1.5 hours. Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Wednesday 5th October Thornham Walks Post Code IP23 8HH Meet at 10:45 for an 11:00 start at the Thornham Walks in the OVERFLOW car park. Walks through the historical Thornham Estate. The walk will take you through a variety of beautiful habitats, which include woodland, parkland and farmland. The walk will be on grass paths, which can get soft after wet weather, so sensible walking shoes are advisable. Please park in the Overflow car park. Parking is free for those attending the Health Walks but the normal parking charges apply at other times. Annual car parking passes are available. Toilets and tea rooms on site. Any questions 07954 684 752. Grade 3. 3-3.5 miles / 1 hr 30 mins. Led by Alison Monk and Mike Carter

Friday 21st October Coddenham Post Code IP6 9PS Meet at 10.45am at the Jubilee Sport’s Centre, School road. The walk takes us on country lanes, field edges and grassy tracks. There is a stile. Light refreshments are available at the end of the walk in the village shop. There are no toilets. Walk time dependent on fitness and number of walkers. Grade 5. 2.5 miles / 1.25 hours (approx). Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

BABERGH AREA HEALTH WALKS

Thursday 7th July Hadleigh Post code: IP7 5AG Meet at 12.00pm at the Hadleigh Library. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 4 – 5. 60mins. Led by Babergh walk leaders

Tuesday 12th July Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1. 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Wednesday 13th July Manningtree Post code CO11 1US Meet for 10.30am. start in free car park by Co-op in Riverside Avenue East in Manningtree . From Ipswich turn left off A137 just after rail bridge near station. Walk to Lawford church then back along river bank. Grade 5. 90 minutes / 3 miles. Led by Cynthia Glinos and Helen Howe

Thursday 21st July Cockfield Post code: IP30 0JB Meet at 12.00pm at the Horseshoes Inn. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 4 – 5. 60mins Led by Babergh walk leaders

Monday 25th July Alton Water, Tattingstone Postcode IP9 2NU (White Horse Pub nearby) Meet at 10.30am in the car park at the North End of Lemon’s Hill. At time of writing, there is a Carters 94 bus service from Stand G in Ipswich Old Cattle Market at 10.05, that takes 13 minutes to get to White Horse at Tattingstone. It’s a short walk from here to the bridge. This walk is along the banks of the short leg of Alton Water. We walk through woods and get some good views of bird life on the water. It is mainly flat with one or two inclines. Refreshments and toilets available after the walk at the White Horse. Grade 3. 2.3 miles / 1hour 10mins. Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Tuesday 26th July Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1. 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 4th August Leavenheath Post code: CO6 4NS Meet at 12.00pm at the Village Hall. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 4. 75 mins. Led by Babergh walk leaders

Tuesday 9th August Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1. 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Wednesday 10th August Kersey Post code IP7 6DP Meet for 10.30am. start in car park of Kersey Mill. A1071 from Ipswich. After Hadleigh bypass, turn right onto A1141 to Lavenham. Kersey Mill is on right about half a mile from junction. Walk around and through picturesque Kersey village. Good café at Kersey Mill. Grade 5. 90 minutes / 3.5 miles. Led by Cynthia Glinos and Helen Howe

Thursday 18th August Melford Post code: CO10 9DH Meet at 12.00pm at the Cherry Lane Garden Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 4 – 5. 60 mins. Led by Babergh walk leaders

Tuesday 23rd August Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1. 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 1st September Preston St. Mary Post code: CO10 9LT Meet at 12.00pm at Preston Priory Barn. Farm walk with an intro.by the farmer. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 4 -5. 90 mins. Led by Babergh Walk Leaders.

Tuesday 6th September Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1. 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 15th September Sudbury Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 4 – 5. 60 mins. Led by Babergh walk leaders

Tuesday 20th September Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1. 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 29th September Sudbury – Beat the Streets Walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 3. 60 mins. Led by Babergh walk leaders

Tuesday 4th October Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1. 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 6th October Bures Post code: CO8 5BX Meet at 12.00pm at the Community Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 4 – 5. 60 mins. Led by Babergh walk leaders

Tuesday 18th October Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2SU Meet at 12.00pm at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1. 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 20th October Acton Post code: CO10 0AT Meet at 12.00pm at the Village Hall. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 4 – 5. 60 mins. Led by Babergh walk leaders

Wednesday 12th October Capel St. Mary & Little Wenham Postcode of Bypass Nurseries IP9 2JR Meet for 10.45am. start on old London Road, Capel. From A12, Ipswich direction, on entering village, go to left of White Horse and keep on past Bypass Nurseries. Park on road just before it joins A12 (Southern end) Bus 94. Alight at White Horse. Leader will wait for bus. Walk to a little known castle and an old barn. Grade 5. 90 minutes / 3.5 miles. Led by Cynthia Glinos & Helen Howe

BOROUGH OF ST. EDMUNDSBURY WALKS

Going strong! Get Walking Mondays! - Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds

4th July 11th July 18th July 25th July 1st August 8th August 15th August 22nd August 29th August 5th September 12th September 19th September 26th September 3rd October 10th October 17th October 24th October 31st October 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 7th July HAVERHILL - RAILWAY WALK EAST incl, East Town Park Post Code: CB9 0ER Meet 10.45am at Haverhill Leisure Centre for an 11.00 am start. We walk via the Chalkstone Estate to East Town Park, walk round part of the park and return via the disused railway line. Refreshments and toilets available at the Leisure Centre. Grade 2. 1hr. Led by David Payne, Lynne Thomas, Jim & Wendy Foster

Friday 8th July Preston St Mary to Kettlebaston return Post code CO10 9NG (Six Bells Pub) Meet 10.15 for 10.30 am start at the Church in Preston. Park sensibly near the Church or in pub car park if you intend to go there after. This scenic walk goes down Church Lane to the valley, up to High House Farm and onto historic Kettlebaston Church. We will look inside the Church and then continue down to the Old Rectory. Cross the field and head towards Whelp street and back up through pasture to our start. Quiet lanes, good field edge paths, two reasonable stiles towards end, great views and field sculptures. Grade 3 – 5. 1.5 hours walking / 5km. No facilities but Six Bells at start and end. Dogs on lead at all time as passing fields with cattle and horses. Led by Monique and William Wilson

Saturday, 9th July STANSFIELD – LONGER WALK – (no dogs please) Post Code: CO10 8LN Meet 9.45 am at Stansfield Compasses Public House for a 10.00 am start. (Travel from Haverhill towards Bury St Edmunds where a road turns right to Denston and continues through to Stansfield). We walk on lanes, field paths and meadow walks to pass Stansfield Hall, Thurston Hall, Mill House and moat, the River Glem and Assington Green. There is one stile to cross. Refreshments and toilets at the Compasses Pub. Grade 5. 1.5 to 1.75hrs. Led by David & Jean Boxall, Lynne Thomas

Thursday 14th July Cockfield Post code: IP30 0LA/Map ref: 904548 Meet at 10.15am for 10.30am start. Park in Community Centre car park next to Cockfield School. Cockfield is south east of Bury St Edmunds, 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. Grade: 5. Approx. / 90 mins walking. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 14th July KEDINGTON – Buntry Lane Post Code: CB9 7QQ Meet 10.45 am at Kedington Community Centre car park for an 11.00 start. We walk via Church Walk to Dash End Lane and Taylors Farm Road, then take the Buntry Lane footpath to Barnardiston, returning via the farm track and village footpaths. Refreshments and toilets available at either the Barnardiston Arms or The Plough Inn Brockley Green, Hundon. Grade 3. 1 hr to 1hr 15mins. Led by Peter & Beryl Wilkens, Lian Watkin & David Payne

Sunday 17th July KEDINGTON OPEN GARDENS Post Code: CB9 7NN On this the 25th Anniversary of the event, gardens all round the village are open from 12.00 noon to 6.00pm. To visit them all requires brisk walking over a distance of approx. 2 miles, with some fairly steep gradients. Entrance to gardens is by a programme, available at the church at a cost of £3.00. This contains all the open garden details and a map. Refreshments and toilets available at the Church. Ploughman’s lunches from 12.00noon till 2.00 pm. Cream teas available from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Not a Health Walk.

Thursday 21st July HIDDEN HAVERHILL Post Code: CB9 0ER Meet 10.45 am at Haverhill Leisure Centre for an 11.00 am start. We walk the little known paths of the town. Refreshments and toilets available at The Old Independent Church. Grade 1.1 hr. Led by, Poppy Meeks, Peter & Beryl Wilkens & Vivienne Gould

Thursday 21st July Stetchworth Post Code CB8 9TS Meet for a 11.00am start in in the car park of Ellesmere Community Centre on Stetchworth ‘high street’ (where there are toilets). The route goes along tracks and on top of Devil’s Dyke Anglo-Saxon earthworks. There are two short steep climbs but no stiles. We should find bellflowers. A 90 minute or less walk. Grade 4. Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Friday 22nd July Bury Bus Walk - Horringer to Bury St Edmunds Post code: IP33 1TZ Meet at 10.00am at Bury Bus Station to catch the 10.15am bus to Horringer (or catch on route, No 15 to Haverhill). Walk back to Bury via the Hopleys, Horsecroft and Hardwick Heath. When we reach West Suffolk Hospital there are regular buses to the bus station. Option to continue walk to Abbey Gardens. Bus Pass or fare approx. £2. Refreshments at Abbey Gardens. Toilets at bus station, Hardwick Heath and Abbey Gardens. 3 miles to West Suffolk Hospital, 3.8 miles to Abbey Gardens. N.B. Bridlepaths can be very muddy after rain. Grade: 3 - 4. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Tuesday 26th July Sicklesmere near Bury St Edmunds. Post code: IP30 0BU / map ref: 877607. Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the Rushbrooke Arms pub car park on A134 at Sicklesmere, 2 miles south of Bury St Edmunds. Bus no 753 for Sudbury/Colchester leaves Bury Bus Station 10.04am. (We will wait for the bus.) A walk around farmland and along disused railway line hoping to see displays of summer wildflowers. Toilets/refreshments available at the pub. Grade: 5 (1 stile). approx 75 mins. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 28th July LINTON Post Code: CB21 4JS Meet 10.45 am at Linton Village Hall for an 11.00 am start. Parking may be restricted so car share if possible. Toilets are available at the Hall before and after this walk. The walk will take us out along the banks of the River Granta and back through pastures and the village playing field. It will continue through some of the village’s older, more picturesque streets and finally round its ‘Pocket Park’. There are several possibilities for shortening the walk, which is predominately flat but could be rather muddy following heavy rain; the choice will be dictated by the needs of the walkers. Refreshments and toilets at either The Dog and Duck or Crown Public Houses. Grade 2. 1 hr to 1.5 hrs. Led by Jim & Wendy Foster, Maura Green & Lynne Thomas

Tuesday 2nd August Family Abbeygate Walk (and scavenger hunt for children) Post code IP33 1LS Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the Abbeygate (entrance to Abbey Gardens) for a circular walk round the Abbey Gardens, grounds and along the River Lark. A walk during the summer holidays for the family with a scavenger hunt for the children. (All children must be accompanied). Public car parks nearby. Toilets/refreshments nearby. Grade: 2. 60 – 75 mins. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 4th August HAVERHILL – Sturmer Arches Post Code: CB9 0ER Meet 10.45 am at Haverhill Leisure Centre for an 11.00 am start. We walk up onto the disused railway line and take the right hand branch along the top of the arches across the A1307, coming down to cross the Bumpstead Road, taking the footpath opposite which leads us back into the town. Refreshments and toilets available at The Old Independent Church. Grade 2. 1hr. Led by Lynne Thomas, David Payne, Lian Watkin & Vivienne Gould

Friday 5th August Walking West from Nowton Park Post code IP29 5LU. Meet 10.15 for 10.30 start at Café in the park. Leaving by the small North gate and over road to walk up Hencote Lane to the St Edmunds way. Field crossing and down green lane on part of Bury to Clare walk. Quiet country lane leads to Nowton village sign. Cross road into Park and back to café. Open country with good views, wide paths, quiet lanes, parkland and one field crossing. Toilets refreshments at start/end. Parking fee. Grade 3. 1.5 hrs walking 5km. Led by Monique and William Wilson

Thursday 11th August 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 and toilets at The Old Red Lion PH. Grade 3. 1hr to 1hr 30 mins. Led by David Payne, Peter & Beryl Wilkens

Friday 12th August Cavenham Heath National Nature Reserve, Tuddenham St Mary Post code IP28 6TB Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the nature reserve car park. Access is via Icklingham Road, a minor road from Tuddenham Village past Longwood Organic Farm. The car park is on the left adjacent to the reserve. The walk will include part of the Icknield Way & the reserve is a good example of Breck heathland with its rare flora and fauna. This is an ideal time to see Stone Curlews, bring binoculars. Free parking. No toilets/refreshments. Grade 3. 75 mins. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 18th August HAVERHILL – Wilsey Woods Post Code: CB9 0EP Meet 10.45 am at Haverhill Leisure Centre for an 11.00 am start. We walk along past the tennis courts, under the railway bridge, through the housing estate and on to the underpass. We go up Ruffles Rd and down Millfields Way to another underpass, which leads us to a small cul-de-sac, then up a fairly steep footpath leading to Wilsey Woods. We walk through the woods and then back through the housing estate to the Leisure Centre. Refreshments and toilets available at Leisure Centre. Grade 4. 1 hr. Led by Vivienne Gould, Lynne Thomas, Poppy Meeks

Thursday 18th August Denston Post Code CB8 8PW/Map Ref: 763528. Meet at 11.00am at Denston Village Hall. There may be livestock so no dogs please. 3 miles skirting and occasionally entering the grounds of Denston Hall. Level ground but one ditch. No stiles. Nearest refreshments and toilets at pubs in Stansfield or Wickhambrook. Denston is to be found midway between Bury and Haverhill on A143. From Bury pass Wickhambrook village sign turn left at the bottom of the dip (opposite pub being renovated). Once in Denston turn right over bridge and immediately left into village hall car park. Grade: 4. 90 mins. or less. Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Friday 19th August Stanton Post code IP31 2JR / Map ref: TL963735 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at Community Centre Car Park (free), Old Bury Road, Stanton – right hand side 100 yds after leaving A143. A circular walk through the village past Stanton Post Mill towards Upthorpe and through Sid's Place local nature reserve. A mixture of road and footpaths. Toilets at car park, refreshments at local pub and shop. Grade: 3 – 4. 3.5miles/90 mins. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 25th August STOKE BY CLARE Post Code: CO10 8HP Meet 10.45 am at The Lion Public House for an 11.00 am start. We walk along the old railway line to the mill and then along the river bank. We then go uphill along footpaths to Ashen, through the churchyard and rectory gardens and back across the fields and a quiet road to the mill. There is one optional stile. Refreshments and toilets at The Lion PH. Grade 4 - 5. 1hr 15 to 1 hr 30 mins. Led by Maura Green, Lynne Thomas, David & Jean Boxall

Thursday 1st September HAVERHILL – Golf Course Post Code: CB9 7UR Meet 10.45am at East Town Park car park for an 11.00 am start. We take park footpaths onto the disused railway line and then cross to Pope Mill Farm, skirting the Golf Course we head for Wilsey Woods and then back down through the Roman Way Estate. Refreshments and toilets at East Town Park. Grade 3. 1 hr to 1.15. Led by Lian Watkin, Peter & Beryl Wilkens & David Payne

Friday 2nd September Bury Bus Walk - Thurston to Bury St Edmunds. Post Code: IP33 1TZ Meet at 10.15 at Bury Bus Station (stand 7 service 384) to catch the 10.25am bus to Thurston (bus passes accepted and bus is normally a single decker). The actual walk starts at Thurston Post Office (second stop in the village). The walk is mostly on hard surfaces on cycle tracks and footpaths and a small amount of pavement walking. One footbridge over railway line and two busy roads to cross. Toilets at Bury Bus Station and Abbey Gardens. Walk ends at Abbey Gardens. Grade: 2-3. Time 90 minutes. Distance 4 miles. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 8th September STEEPLE BUMPSTEAD Post Code: CB9 7DQ Meet 10.45am at or near The Fox & Hounds PH for an 11.00 am start. We will be exploring the village and taking in picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. Refreshments/toilets at The Fox and Hounds PH. Grade 3. 1hr. Led by Anthea Payne, Vivienne Gould & Poppy Meeks

Tuesday 13th September Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Post Code: IP30 9HZ/Map ref: 899633 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start in the car park beside the barn. Blackthorpe Barn is just off the A14 at Rougham, take junction 45 signed Rougham & Rougham Industrial Estate. A farmland and woodland walk. Following the walk there is an opportunity to visit 'Artworks', a free exhibition by 30 of East Anglia's leading artists. Free parking. Toilets/refreshments available. Grade: 2. approx 75 minutes. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 15th September HAVERHILL – East Town Park Post Code: CB9 7UR Meet 10.45 am at East Town Park car park for an 11.00 am start. A figure of eight walk within the park with a slight deviation to have a go on the exercise machines on Motts field. Refreshments and toilets available at East Town Park. Grade 2. 1 hr. Led by Lynne Thomas, Maura Green, Lian Watkin

Monday 19th September Stansfield Post Code CO10 8LN/Map Ref: OS 785517 Meet at 11.00am at Stansfield Village Hall. Free parking. This is an undulating walk giving good views of local valleys. Some gentle hills and two stiles. Toilets in village hall. No refreshments available. Grade 5. 75 minutes. Led by Roger and Jackie Medley.

Thursday 22nd September BRINKLEY (no dogs on this walk, please) 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 through field and horse paddocks to Willingham Green and near Carlton. Refreshments/toilets at The Red Lion PH. Grade 4. 1hr to 1.25 hrs. Led by David and Jean Boxall, Lian Watkin & Lynne Thomas

Friday 23rd September Bury Garden Centre to Moreton Hall Post code: IP33 2RN / Map ref: 864633 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at Bury Garden Centre, Rougham Road. Explore the open spaces of the Moreton Hall area, returning along the River Lark. Toilets/refreshments available. 2.85miles/approx. 90mins. Grade 3. some inclines. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 29th September HAVERHILL –Wilsey Farm Post Code: CB9 0BW Meet 10.45 am at New Croft car park for an 11.00 am start. We walk round the back of the school, across the fields to Wilsey Farm and back via the Kedington/Haverhill track. Refreshments and toilets at New Croft. Grade 3. 1 hour. David Payne, Jim & Wendy Foster

Tuesday 4th October Barrow Post code: IP29 5AP / Map ref: 764634 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start in the public car park in the centre of the village. A walk past the deer farm to see the banks and ditches remaining of the mott-and-baily castle. A mixture of road and field walking. Can be muddy if wet. Free parking. On public transport route. Refreshments/toilets available at the Three Horseshoes pub after the walk. Grade: 3 – 4. Distance: 3 miles/75-90 mins. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 6th October KEDINGTON via Calford Green Post Code: CB9 7QQ Meet 10.45am at Kedington Community Centre car park for an 11.00 am start. Walk through the village to the footpath by the British Legion Hall, up the hill to Wilsey Farm, turn left and take the footpath to Calford Green, then down to the Stour Valley path, turning left back to the car park. Refreshments and toilets at The Plough Inn, Brockley Green. Grade 3. 1 to 1.1/4 hrs. Led by Beryl & Peter Wilkens, Lian Watkin & Maura Green

Thursday 13th October HAVERHILL – Newt Pond Post Code: CB9 7LY Meet 10.45am at Sainsbury’s car park for an 11.00 am start. We walk out onto the main road and walk along to Park Road and up into the Chimswell Estate to the Newt Pond on Castle Fields. We then return down Bergamot Road, with a detour into part of Hanchett Village and the original medieval Hanchett Lane. Refreshments and toilets at Sainsbury’s café. Grade 2. 1 hour. Led by David Payne, Vivienne Gould, Poppy Meeks

Thursday 20th October CAVENDISH Post Code: CO10 8AX Meet 10.45 am at The Bull Public House for an 11.00 am start. We walk through gardens to Pentlow Mill, then along a quiet road and footpaths to Bowers Hall, cross the main road and go uphill to the north of the village via fields and Tracks, then back to the pub. There is one avoidable stile and it maybe muddy if wet. Anyone not wanting to do the whole walk can easily walk back along the main road through the village (there is a footpath) which shortens the walk to 2 miles. Refreshments and toilets at The Bull PH. Grade 4 - 5. 1hr to 1.5 hrs. Led by Maura Green, Lynne Thomas, David & Jean Boxall

Friday 21st October Two Rivers Walk, Bury St Edmunds Post Code: IP33 1LS Meet at 10.15 for 10.30 start at the Abbeygate (entrance to Abbey Gardens) Bury St Edmunds. Follow the routes of the rivers Lark and Linnet, including some historical information stops. The walk is in a 'figure of eight' using footpaths and pavements crossing two major roads and ending at the Abbey Gardens. Toilets available in Abbey Gardens. Grade 2 - 3. 90 minutes (not including stops for information) / 3.5 miles. Led by Bury Walks Leaders.

Thursday 27th October Thurlow Post Code CB9 7LA / Map Ref: 679501 Meet for a 11.00am start. Park in the recreation ground car park in village centre (off B1061 Borough Green to Wratting road). This circuit of field edges and quiet country roads visits both Great and Little Thurlow and includes a stretch alongside the River Stour. Mainly flat walking. No stiles. Refreshments available at the Cock at Thurlow. Grade 4. 75 mins. Led by Roger and Jackie Medley.

Thursday 28th October HAVERHILL –Clements & Parkway Estates Post Code: CB9 8HB Meet 10.45am outside Haverhill Library & park in Lower Downs Slade car park for an 11.00am start. (Please note the library access is in from the car park and not Camps Road). Crossing the recreation ground, we enter the famed Clements Estate, noting new allotments and the REACH Centre, which is the admin hub for Haverhill Foodbank and advice services. Going down to Burton End, we visit the area which was the first settlement of Haverhill and more recently was the first estate built to house settlers from the GLC post WW2. Passing the new Roman Catholic Church, we return to Camps Road. There are steep gradients on this walk. Refreshments & toilets available at the Methodist Church, Camps Road. Grade 3. 1 hr. Led by David Payne, Lynne Thomas, Wendy & Jim Foster

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Friday 1st July Mutford Wood, Mutford Post Code: NR34 7UR Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at Mutford Village Hall and park on the grassed area in readiness for a lovely walk around Mutford which features some lane walking as well as field tracks, and walking through a wood. You will be expected to pay 20p per car for the parking facility. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 85/90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 4th July Bull’s Green Raveningham Post code: NR34 Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at Bull’s Green and park on the grass verge in Bull’s Green Road, Raveningham. The walk includes some minor road walking along with field tracks and woods. The walk can be muddy in wet weather, and rutted in dry weather, but nonetheless a pleasant walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 5. approx. 85/90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 4th July Lound Lakes Post code: NR32 5LL Meet at 10.00am in the car park at Lound Lakes for a walk around the lakes. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 5th July Kessingland Beach Post code: NR33 7TF (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the Beach car park at Whites’ Lane. Care needs to be taken going down the steps to the Promenade. The walk proceeds along a grass/sand dune stretch set back 400 yards from the sea, and crosses over the sluice gate of the River One Hundred. It then proceeds beside a lake formed by excavation of gravel used to construct the runway at Ellough Airfield in the early 1940’s. At one point you are walking with the sea on your immediate left. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 80 minutes covering 3.3 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 6th July Beccles River Walk Post code: NR34 9PL (nearest to area) Meet at 2pm at Beccles Quay cafe for a prompt start (parking available at Beccles Quay car park) and walk along beside the River Waveney. Tea and toilets are available at the end of the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 8th July North Cove road walk Post code: NR34 7PH (nearest spot) Meet at 10.30am ready to start at North Cove Church at the lay-by near The Three Horseshoes pub. This walk is entirely a minor road walk and is usually walked during adverse weather conditions which can affect other walks from this start point. It is however, a delightful walk around North Cove and nearby Barnby and passes by the Swan Inn which is famous for its fish cuisine. Drinks and toilet facilities available at The Three Horseshoes Pub. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 75 minutes covering 3 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 11th July Southwold inland walk Post code: IP18 6TB (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the Water Tower car park on the edge of Southwold. The walk takes in some common land, tracks and crosses over some roads, a delightful walk in countryside surrounding Southwold. Refreshment and toilet facilities in nearby Southwold. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.75 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 11th July Corton/Gunton Post code: NR32 4PR Meet at 10.00am in the car park at Corton Pitch & Putt, walk along bridle paths to Gunton Woods, round woods and Hubbards Loke, along railway line back to car park. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 12th July Mutford Hall Post code: NR34 7UR (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am ready to start at Mutford Village Hall car park (20p charge per car). The Walk takes in some lovely countryside tracks and there is some road walking and there are two stiles to negotiate. A very lovely walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 80 minutes covering 2.7 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 13th July Beccles Town walk Post code: NR34 9QH Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance to Beccles Tesco Store. We walk to St. Michaels Church along Ballygate, past the Museum, turn right at the end and right again to Puddingmoor and back to Tesco store entrance. If you are feeling well-off we take tea at the Waveney House Hotel, if not we seek refreshment at Tesco. Tea and toilet facilities available. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 60 minutes covers 1.5. miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 15th July Henstead Church walk Post code: NR34 7LG (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am ready to start at Henstead Church car park which can be accessed either from the Beccles or Wrentham roads. The walk does involve some road walking but also includes several field tracks. We usually see lots of horses as we pass some stables on the way. Care needs to be taken as we come off a field track onto Henstead Road and walk a short distance up this road. A lovely walk but can be very muddy in wet conditions. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 18th July North Cove river bank Post code: NR34 7PH (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the North Cove lay-by near the Three Horsehoes Public House. This is a very nice walk involving some lane walking and also walking along the banks of the River Waveney, as well as walking on marsh tracks. We cross over two level crossings so care needs to be taken here. Tea/drink and toilet facilities are available at the pub. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx.80 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 18th July Kessingland Post code: NR33 7RW Meet at 10.00am in the car park at Kessingland beach, walking along the beach to the overflow, round the lagoon and back through the dunes. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 19th July Mettingham Castle Post code: NR35 1TL Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start, parking in the lay-by near the Tally-Ho tea rooms on the Beccles/Bungay road. The walk, which can be hilly in places, takes us to Mettingham Castle, a fortified Manor House formed by Sir John de Norwich who was given a licence to crenallate his existing Manor House on the site in 1342. There is some road walking together with footpaths and tracks. A very interesting walk. Care to be taken crossing Bungay Road. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx.90 minutes covering 3.5. miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 20th July Beccles Common Post code: NR34 9BX (nearest to area) Meet at 2.00pm at the Beccles Common car park at the end of Common Road South ready to start promptly. This walk, although short, walks around the perimeter of the Common and crosses over the golf course at times. Steeped in history e.g. Boney’s Island, now a fenced off wooded area but where troops were stationed in the Peninsular War and in the run up to Waterloo. Refreshments and toilets are available on the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx. 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 22nd July Normanston Park/Ivy Lane Post code: NR32 2PR (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am at Normanston Park ready for prompt start. This is a delightful walk, passing by Lake Lothing and walking alongside Oulton Broad and taking in Nicholas Everitt Park. Part of the pathway floods at high tide when we have to take a small detour. Mostly lanes and tracks but there are two stiles on the route. Refreshments and toilet facilities are available on the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 5. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.75 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 25th July Beccles Marsh Trail/Worlingham Wall Post code: NR34 9EJ (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the small car park near the allotments off the Morrisons A146 roundabout at the edge of Beccles. Morrisons store has a cafe and toilets and it is quite near the car park. This delightful walk starts on wide easily walked level track across the marshes with extensive views across the water meadow and dykes with cows grazing. It moves onto the Worlingham Wall which is a shallow raised bank, originally built to provide protection against flooding. This meanders through belts of trees, grasses and wild flowers and is uneven in places. The route then follows the River Waveney closely for about one kilometre, before turning back through the marshes along a wide track meandering back to the car park. There is no road walking and this is a quiet lovely walk through a water meadow landscape. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. 80 minutes covering 3.7 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Tuesday 26th July Haddiscoe/Three Cocked Hats Post code: NR14 6PG Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start from Haddiscoe Church car park (20p charge per car). There is some road walking but also lots of field lane and track walking. A lovely walk, you actually go along a minor road, one end of which is “Gods End” and the other is “Devils End”. There is a toilet at the church but no refreshment facilities other than in Haddiscoe. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 85-90 minutes covering 3.8 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 27th July Nicholas Everitt Park Post code: NR32 3LN Meet at 2.00pm at the gated entrance to Nicholas Everitt Park ready for a prompt start. The walk is around the park and also alongside Oulton Broad. A delightful area to walk. Refreshment and toilet facilities are available. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 29th July Hardley Staithe Post code: NR14 6BU (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am at Hardley Staithe car park ready for a prompt start. Take the road from Loddon to Chedgrave and look for Hardley Road on the right. Follow this for approx. 1.75 miles to Hardley church and proceed straight on to Hardley Staithe. The walk is along footpaths alongside the rivers Yare and Chet. Worth a visit to Hardley Church to look at the 15th century font. Villagers have worshipped here since Norman times and there are Piscina wall paintings of St. Christopher and St. Katherine. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx.80 minutes covering 3.1 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 1st August Barsham Church Post code: NR34 8HJ (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am ready for a start at the lay-by on the Beccles/Bungay road near Barsham Church. A truly delightful walk and one which is steeped in history. The walk is mainly on field footpaths and tracks, but there is some walking by the side of the Beccles/Bungay road, and a more minor road. We cross the Beccles/Bungay road twice when care needs to be taken. Horatio Nelson’s mother Catherine Suckling, was born at Barsham Church Rectory, Captain Maurice Suckling who gave Nelson his first post at the age of 12 on a Royal Navy ship, is buried in the Church, and Oliver Cromwell was in charge of a troop of cavalry at Barsham Old Hall. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 85 minutes covering 3.25 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 1st August Burnt Hill Post code: NR32 3LN (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am at the Burnt Hill Nature Reserve, walk along flood defenses to Nicholas Everitt Park, round the park and back. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 2nd August Beccles Common Post code: NR34 9BX (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am at Beccles Common car park at the end of Common Road South. The walk is part road walking but also takes us around the perimeter of the Common. All level walking. Plenty of history – Boney’s Island where troops were stationed during the Peninsular War and in the run down to Waterloo. Refreshments and toilet facilities are available at a new cafe. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 80 minutes covering 2.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 3rd August Loddon Town walk Post code: NR14 6ET Meet at 2.00pm at Loddon Church Plain car park ready for a start. The walk involves some road walking but also includes footpaths and walking on the river bank near Pye’s Mill. Toilet facilities and refreshments are available in Loddon. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 2. approx. 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 5th August Stoven Walk Post code: NR34 8EN (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am on Stoven Green ready for a prompt start. This is a great walk and involves some road walking, but also field tracks and a walk through a wood. We often see deer on this walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 8th August Ditchingham/Bath Hills Post code: NR34 2RA Meet at 10.30am at Green Lane car park at Ditchingham ready to start. A lovely walk, passing by the home of Ryder Haggard. Care needs to be taken along a footpath beside the main Bungay/Norwich Road, and after 200 yards we cross over this road. Marvellous views are to be had looking down through woodland onto Bungay Common. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 5. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.75 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 8th August Gunton/Foxborough Post code: NR32 4LQ (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am at Gunton Church Lane pillar box, walk through Foxborough and Gunton Woods. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 9th August Sotterley/Frostenden Post code: NR34 7UA Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start on Waterloo Road, parking on the verge opposite Waterloo Farm. The walk involves some walking on a minor road, but is mainly on field tracks on a very quiet part of North Suffolk. This is a delightful meandering walk along the sides of fields and through overgrown paths between hedges. It has a muddy area known as Frostenden Springs where the mud track can be very wet and muddy in the winter months. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.7 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 10th August Lowestoft Promenade Post code: NR33 0JS Meet at 2.00pm at the car park nearest the Jolly Sailor Pub in Pakefield to start. The walk has a small amount of road walking but most of it is on footpaths beside the sea and along Lowestoft Promenade. A very bracing walk. Refreshment and toilet facilities are available. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx. 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 12th August Ilketshall St Andrew and St. Lawrence Post code: NR34 8NZ (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start. Park on the grass car park in front of Ilketshall St. Andrew Parish Church. Some road walking, but mostly field tracks and common land tracks. There are some stiles on this walk but they are gradually being replaced. A small section of the walk (20 to 30 yards) is not a public right of way if challenged just apologise profusely. A lovely walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 5. approx. 90 minutes covering 4 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 15th August Lound Lakes Post code: NR34 8JR Meet at 10.30am at Lound Lake car park on Hall Road for a prompt start. There is some road walking but most of the walk is on field tracks and walk –ways in the parkland surrounding Lound Lakes. A very beautiful walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 85/90 minutes covering 3.7 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 15th August Gorleston Post code: NR31 6PL (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am at Gorleston sea front car park, at the end of Yallop Road, walk North along the front, then in land and back by linear park to Yallop road, then by bungalows to the front and car park. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 16th August Kessingland Beach Post code: NR33 7TF (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the Beach car park at Whites’ Lane. Care needs to be taken going down the steps to the Promenade. The walk proceeds along a grass/sand dune stretch set back 400 yards from the sea, and crosses over the sluice gate of the River One Hundred. It then proceeds beside a lake formed by excavation of gravel used to construct the runway at Ellough Airfield in the early 1940’s. At one point you are walking with the sea on your immediate left. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 80 minutes covering 3.3 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 17th August Beccles River Walk Post code: NR34 9PL (nearest to area) Meet at 2pm at Beccles Quay cafe for a prompt start (parking available at Beccles Quay car park) and walk along beside the River Waveney. Tea and toilets are available at the end of the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 19th August Shadingfield/Redisham Post code: NR34 8DL Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at Park Farm on the edge of Shadingfield. If driving from Beccles on the A145 turn right off the main road on Mill Road near the large water tower which is clearly visible from the main road. Drive up this road for about 200 metres and take the first turn left up to the farm, which is at the end of this minor road on the right. Parking is on the concrete hard-standing with the permission of the farmer (walk leader will need to check if this is convenient in advance of the walk). The walk crosses the railway line twice across high stiles, but is a delightful excursion across fields along some little used footpaths and unmade farm tracks. There is some road walking along Redisham Road. The walk can be very muddy in the winter or wet weather. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 22nd August Fritton /St. Olaves Post code: NR31 9AB Meet at 10.30am ready to start. Drive to the Decoy Public house on the Yarmouth A143 road and take New Road on your left just after the pub. Drive on for half a mile to the car park on the left. If the car park is closed drive to the top end of New Road and park where possible on the roadside. There is some road walking, walking beside the river, field paths and paths through Waveney Forest. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 4 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 22nd August Kessingland Post code: NR33 7RW (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am at Kessingland Beach car park, walk in land by Coopers Lane. Walking for no more than 3miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 23rd August Bungay Common Post code: NR35 1DS Meet at 10.30am at the car park near Bungay golf club ready for to start. The walk covers the perimeter of Bungay Common and a good stretch of it is beside the River Waveney. A pleasant walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 75 minutes covering 2.6 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 24th August Beccles Common Post code: NR34 9BX (nearest to area) Meet at 2.00pm at the Beccles Common car park at the end of Common Road South ready to start promptly. This walk, although short, walks around the perimeter of the Common and crosses over the golf course at times. Steeped in history e.g. Boney’s Island, now a fenced off wooded area but where troops were stationed in the Peninsular War and in the run up to Waterloo. Refreshments and toilets are available on the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx. 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 26th August Ellough Post code: NR34 7TH Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start after parking at Sandpit lane which is just off the Beccles/Ellough Road. There is some road walking and also walking along field tracks. At the end of the walk you can visit Posh Pigs for a lovely meal. Toilet facilities are available there. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 4 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 29th August Pakefield Post code: NR33 0JZ Meet at 10.00am in the All Saints car park, Pakefield. Walk to harbor and back. Walking for no more than 3miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 30th August Dunwich/Westleton Heath Post code: IP17 3EN Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at Dunwich Beach car park. Toilets available all year round and café open in the summer season. This walk is very varied. It starts by climbing to the sandy cliffs overlooking the sea and passes by the remains of the Priory, then leaves Dunwich with lovely views over Westleton Heath to pass down Sandy Lane and fields near Mount Pleasant Farm. It continues on through woodland near the sea and emerges into Greyfriars Wood. Sandy Lane can be muddy for about 100 metres or so in the winter. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx 80 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 31st August Beccles Town Walk Post code: NR34 9QH Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance to Beccles Tesco Store. We walk to St. Michaels Church along Ballygate, past the Museum, turn right at the end and right again to Puddingmoor and back to Tesco store entrance. If you are feeling well-off we take tea at the Waveney House Hotel, if not we seek refreshment at Tesco. Tea and toilet facilities available. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 60 minutes covers 1.5. miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 2nd September Mutford Wood, Mutford Post Code: NR34 7UR Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at Mutford Village Hall and park on the grassed area in readiness for a lovely walk around Mutford which features some lane walking as well as field tracks, and walking through a wood. You will be expected to pay 20p per car for the parking facility. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 85/90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 5th September Bull’s Green Raveningham Post code: NR34 Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at Bull’s Green and park on the grass verge in Bull’s Green Road, Raveningham. The walk includes some minor road walking along with field tracks and woods. The walk can be muddy in wet weather, and rutted in dry weather, but nonetheless a pleasant walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 5. approx. 85/90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 5th September Normanston Park Post code: NR32 2QB (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am at Normanston Park, walk the old railway line to the front, back along St. Margarets Road and railway line. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 6th September Kessingland Beach Post code: NR33 7TF (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the Beach car park at Whites’ Lane. Care needs to be taken going down the steps to the Promenade. The walk proceeds along a grass/sand dune stretch set back 400 yards from the sea, and crosses over the sluice gate of the River One Hundred. It then proceeds beside a lake formed by excavation of gravel used to construct the runway at Ellough Airfield in the early 1940’s. At one point you are walking with the sea on your immediate left. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 80 minutes covering 3.3 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 7th September Beccles River Walk Post code: NR34 9PL (nearest to area) Meet at 2pm at Beccles Quay cafe for a prompt start (parking available at Beccles Quay car park) and walk along beside the River Waveney. Tea and toilets are available at the end of the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 9th September North Cove road walk Post code: NR34 7PH (nearest spot) Meet at 10.30am ready to start at North Cove Church at the lay-by near The Three Horseshoes pub. This walk is entirely a minor road walk and is usually walked during adverse weather conditions which can affect other walks from this start point. It is however, a delightful walk around North Cove and nearby Barnby and passes by the Swan Inn which is famous for its fish cuisine. Drinks and toilet facilities available at The Three Horseshoes Pub. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 75 minutes covering 3 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 12th September Southwold inland walk Post code: IP18 6TB (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the Water Tower car park on the edge of Southwold. The walk takes in some common land, tracks and crosses over some roads, a delightful walk in countryside surrounding Southwold. Refreshment and toilet facilities in nearby Southwold. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.75 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 12th September Gunton/Foxborough Post code: NR32 4LQ (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am at Gunton Church Lane pillar box, walk through Foxborough and Gunton Woods. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 13th September Mutford Hall Post code: NR34 7UR (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am ready to start at Mutford Village Hall car park (20p charge per car). The Walk takes in some lovely countryside tracks and there is some road walking and there are two stiles to negotiate. A very lovely walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 80 minutes covering 2.7 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 14th September Beccles Town walk Post code: NR34 9QH Meet at 2.00pm at the entrance to Beccles Tesco Store. We walk to St. Michaels Church along Ballygate, past the Museum, turn right at the end and right again to Puddingmoor and back to Tesco store entrance. If you are feeling well-off we take tea at the Waveney House Hotel, if not we seek refreshment at Tesco. Tea and toilet facilities available. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 60 minutes covers 1.5. miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 16th September Henstead Church walk Post code: NR34 7LG (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am ready to start at Henstead Church car park which can be accessed either from the Beccles or Wrentham roads. The walk does involve some road walking but also includes several field tracks. We usually see lots of horses as we pass some stables on the way. Care needs to be taken as we come off a field track onto Henstead Road and walk a short distance up this road. A lovely walk but can be very muddy in wet conditions. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 19th September North Cove river bank Post code: NR34 7PH (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the North Cove lay-by near the Three Horsehoes Public House. This is a very nice walk involving some lane walking and also walking along the banks of the River Waveney, as well as walking on marsh tracks. We cross over two level crossings so care needs to be taken here. Tea/drink and toilet facilities are available at the pub. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 80 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 19th September Lound Lakes Post code: NR32 5LL Meet at 10.00am in the car park at Lound Lakes for a walk around the lakes. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 20th September Mettingham Castle Post code: NR35 1TL Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start, parking in the lay-by near the Tally-Ho tea rooms on the Beccles/Bungay road. The walk, which can be hilly in places, takes us to Mettingham Castle, a fortified Manor House formed by Sir John de Norwich who was given a licence to crenallate his existing Manor House on the site in 1342. There is some road walking together with footpaths and tracks. A very interesting walk. Care to be taken crossing Bungay Road. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.5. miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 21st September Beccles Common Post code: NR34 9BX (nearest to area) Meet at 2.00pm at the Beccles Common car park at the end of Common Road South ready to start promptly. This walk, although short, walks around the perimeter of the Common and crosses over the golf course at times. Steeped in history e.g. Boney’s Island, now a fenced off wooded area but where troops were stationed in the Peninsular War and in the run up to Waterloo. Refreshments and toilets are available on the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx. 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 23rd September Normanston Park/Ivy Lane Post code: NR32 2PR (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am at Normanston Park ready for prompt start. This is a delightful walk, passing by Lake Lothing and walking alongside Oulton Broad and taking in Nicholas Everitt Park. Part of the pathway floods at high tide when we have to take a small detour. Mostly lanes and tracks but there are two stiles on the route. Refreshments and toilet facilities are available on the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 5. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.75 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 26th September Beccles Marsh Trail/Worlingham Wall Post code: NR34 9EJ (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the small car park near the allotments off the Morrisons A146 roundabout at the edge of Beccles. Morrisons store has a cafe and toilets and it is quite near the car park. This delightful walk starts on wide easily walked level track across the marshes with extensive views across the water meadow and dykes with cows grazing. It moves onto the Worlingham Wall which is a shallow raised bank, originally built to provide protection against flooding. This meanders through belts of trees, grasses and wild flowers and is uneven in places. The route then follows the River Waveney closely for about one kilometre, before turning back through the marshes along a wide track meandering back to the car park. There is no road walking and this is a quiet lovely walk through a water meadow landscape. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. 80 minutes covering 3.7 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 26th September Burnt Hill Post code: NR32 3LN (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am at the Burnt Hill Nature Reserve, walk along flood defenses to Nicholas Everitt Park, round the park and back. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 27th September Haddiscoe/Three Cocked Hats Post code: NR14 6PG Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start from Haddiscoe Church car park (20p charge per car). There is some road walking but also lots of field lane and track walking. A lovely walk, you actually go along a minor road, one end of which is “Gods End” and the other is “Devils End”. There is a toilet at the church but no refreshment facilities other than in Haddiscoe. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 85-90 minutes covering 3.8 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 28th September Nicholas Everitt Park Post code: NR32 3LN Meet at 2.00pm at the gated entrance to Nicholas Everitt Park ready for a prompt start. The walk is around the park and also alongside Oulton Broad. A delightful area to walk. Refreshment and toilet facilities are available. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 30th September Hardley Staithe Post code: NR14 6BU (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am at Hardley Staithe car park ready for a prompt start. Take the road from Loddon to Chedgrave and look for Hardley Road on the right. Follow this for approx. 1.75 miles to Hardley church and proceed straight on to Hardley Staithe. The walk is along footpaths alongside the rivers Yare and Chet. Worth a visit to Hardley Church to look at the 15th century font. Villagers have worshipped here since Norman times and there are Piscina wall paintings of St. Christopher and St. Katherine. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. Approx. 80 minutes covering 3.1 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 3rd October Corton/Gunton Post code: NR32 4PR Meet at 10.00am in the car park at Corton Pitch & Putt, walk along bridle paths to Gunton Woods, round woods and Hubbards Lake, along railway line back to car park. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Monday 3rd October Barsham Church Post code: NR34 8HJ (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am ready for a start at the lay-by on the Beccles/Bungay road near Barsham Church. A truly delightful walk and one which is steeped in history. The walk is mainly on field footpaths and tracks, but there is some walking by the side of the Beccles/Bungay road, and a more minor road. We cross the Beccles/Bungay road twice when care needs to be taken. Horatio Nelson’s mother Catherine Suckling, was born at Barsham Church Rectory, Captain Maurice Suckling who gave Nelson his first post at the age of 12 on a Royal Navy ship, is buried in the Church, and Oliver Cromwell was in charge of a troop of cavalry at Barsham Old Hall. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 85 minutes covering 3.25 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Tuesday 4th October Beccles Common Post code: NR34 9BX (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am at Beccles Common car park at the end of Common Road South. The walk is part road walking but also takes us around the perimeter of the Common. All level walking. Plenty of history – Boney’s Island where troops were stationed during the Peninsular War and in the run down to Waterloo. Refreshments and toilet facilities are available at a new cafe. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 80 minutes covering 2.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 5th October Loddon Town walk Post code: NR14 6ET Meet at 2.00pm at Loddon Church Plain car park ready for a start. The walk involves some road walking but also includes footpaths and walking on the river bank near Pye’s Mill. Toilet facilities and refreshments are available in Loddon. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 2. approx. 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 7th October Stoven Walk Post code: NR34 8EN (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am on Stoven Green ready for a prompt start. This is a great walk and involves some road walking, but also field tracks and a walk through a wood. We often see deer on this walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 10th October Ditchingham/Bath Hills Post code: NR34 2RA Meet at 10.30am at Green Lane car park at Ditchingham ready to start. A lovely walk, passing by the home of Ryder Haggard. Care needs to be taken along a footpath beside the main Bungay/Norwich Road, and after 200 yards we cross over this road. Marvellous views are to be had looking down through woodland onto Bungay Common. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 5. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.75 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 10th October Kessingland Post code: NR33 7RW (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am at Kessingland Beach car park, walk in land by Coopers Lane. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 11th October Sotterley/Frostenden Post code: NR34 7UA Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start on Waterloo Road, parking on the verge opposite Waterloo Farm. The walk involves some walking on a minor road, but is mainly on field tracks on a very quiet part of North Suffolk. This is a delightful meandering walk along the sides of fields and through overgrown paths between hedges. It has a muddy area known as Frostenden Springs where the mud track can be very wet and muddy in the winter months. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.7 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 12th October Lowestoft Promenade Post code: NR33 0JS Meet at 2.00pm at the car park nearest the Jolly Sailor Pub in Pakefield to start. The walk has a small amount of road walking but most of it is on footpaths beside the sea and along Lowestoft Promenade. A very bracing walk. Refreshment and toilet facilities are available. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx. 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 14th October Ilketshall St Andrew and St. Lawrence Post code: NR34 8NZ (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start. Park on the grass car park in front of Ilketshall St. Andrew Parish Church. Some road walking, but mostly field tracks and common land tracks. There are some stiles on this walk but they are gradually being replaced. A small section of the walk (20 to 30 yards) is not a public right of way if challenged just apologise profusely. A lovely walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 5. approx. 90 minutes covering 4 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 17th October Lound Lakes Post code: NR34 8JR Meet at 10.30am at Lound Lake car park on Hall Road for a prompt start. There is some road walking but most of the walk is on field tracks and walk –ways in the parkland surrounding Lound Lakes. A very beautiful walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 85/90 minutes covering 3.7 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 17th October Normanston Park Post code: NR32 2QB (nearest to area) Meet at 10.00am in Normanston Park, walk by Lake Lothing to Nicholas Everitt Park, round and back. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

Tuesday 18th October Kessingland Beach Post code: NR33 7TF (nearest to area) Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at the Beach car park at Whites’ Lane. Care needs to be taken going down the steps to the Promenade. The walk proceeds along a grass/sand dune stretch set back 400 yards from the sea, and crosses over the sluice gate of the River One Hundred. It then proceeds beside a lake formed by excavation of gravel used to construct the runway at Ellough Airfield in the early 1940’s. At one point you are walking with the sea on your immediate left. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 80 minutes covering 3.3 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 19th October Beccles River Walk Post code: NR34 9PL (nearest to area) Meet at 2pm at Beccles Quay cafe for a prompt start (parking available at Beccles Quay car park) and walk along beside the River Waveney. Tea and toilets are available at the end of the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 21st October Shadingfield/Redisham Post code: NR34 8DL Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at Park Farm on the edge of Shadingfield. If driving from Beccles on the A145 turn right off the main road on Mill Road near the large water tower which is clearly visible from the main road. Drive up this road for about 200 metres and take the first turn left up to the farm, which is at the end of this minor road on the right. Parking is on the concrete hard-standing with the permission of the farmer (walk leader will need to check if this is convenient in advance of the walk). The walk crosses the railway line twice across high stiles, but is a delightful excursion across fields along some little used footpaths and unmade farm tracks. There is some road walking along Redisham Road. The walk can be very muddy in the winter or wet weather. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 24th October Fritton/St. Olaves Post code: NR31 9AB Meet at 10.30am ready to start. Drive to the Decoy Public house on the Yarmouth A143 road and take New Road on your left just after the pub. Drive on for half a mile to the car park on the left. If the car park is closed drive to the top end of New Road and park where possible on the roadside. There is some road walking, walking beside the river, field paths and paths through Waveney Forest. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 4 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Tuesday 25th October Bungay Common Post code: NR35 1DS Meet at 10.30am at the car park near Bungay golf club ready for to start. The walk covers the perimeter of Bungay Common and a good stretch of it is beside the River Waveney. A pleasant walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 3. approx. 75 minutes covering 2.6 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Wednesday 26th October Beccles Common Post code: NR34 9BX (nearest to area) Meet at 2.00pm at the Beccles Common car park at the end of Common Road South ready to start promptly. This walk, although short, walks around the perimeter of the Common and crosses over the golf course at times. Steeped in history e.g. Boney’s Island, now a fenced off wooded area but where troops were stationed in the Peninsular War and in the run up to Waterloo. Refreshments and toilets are available on the walk. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 1. approx. 60 minutes covering 1.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Friday 28th October Ellough Post code: NR34 7TH Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start after parking at Sandpit lane which is just off the Beccles/Ellough Road. There is some road walking and also walking along field tracks. At the end of the walk you can visit Posh Pigs for a lovely meal. Toilet facilities are available there. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx. 90 minutes covering 4 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 31st October Dunwich/Westleton Heath Post code: IP17 3EN Meet at 10.30am for a prompt start at Dunwich Beach car park. Toilets available all year round and café open in the summer season. This walk is very varied. It starts by climbing to the sandy cliffs overlooking the sea and passes by the remains of the Priory, then leaves Dunwich with lovely views over Westleton Heath to pass down Sandy Lane and fields near Mount Pleasant Farm. It continues on through woodland near the sea and emerges into Greyfriars Wood. Sandy Lane can be muddy for about 100 metres or so in the winter. Sorry NO dogs. Please wear appropriate clothing. Grade 4. approx 80 minutes covering 3.5 miles. Led by Beccles WfH Group

Monday 31st October Lound Post code: NR32 5LL Meet at 10.00am at Lound Village Hall, walk to Ashby Church, back by The Village Maid, the pond and recreation ground. Walking for no more than 3 miles/ 90 minutes. Walking route may change due to weather conditions and walker ability. Grade 2 – 3. Led by Dorothy Grisdale and Carole Bright

ALDEBURGH, LEISTON, SAXMUNDHAM & WALBERSWICK AREA HEALTH WALKS

Tuesday 5th July Orford Post Code IP12 2NF Map ref TM425495 Meet at 10.30am at Orford Castle. There is limited parking in the centre of the village but a large pay and display car park is on the left, just before the quayside. We will walk inland, past the castle and along wood side tracks by the school. Then over towards Gedgrave before returning on the river path with views of Havergate Island. Will be muddy in wet weather. Dogs welcome on short lead. Refreshments/toilets available in Orford. The Pump Street bakery is not open for coffee on a Tuesday but a short walk down to the quay will take you to the little café by the river. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 2. 2 ½miles/ approx 1½ hours. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 13th July RSPB North Warren nature reserve walk Post code: IP16 4NW / Map ref: TM 473595 Meet at 10.30am at Thorpeness Mere – meet on the village green next to the Meare, adjacent to the public toilets. Pay and Display car parking available in public car park opposite the village green. Walks starts at 10.45am. A beautiful circular walk from Thorpeness taking in the RSPB North Warren nature reserve. The walk includes a mixture of woodland, heathland and boardwalk through a reedbed. Short stretch of footpath that is steep and narrow. Approx 3.5 miles. Approx 1.5 hours. Opportunity for lunch at end of walk. Grade 2. Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk Leaders

Tuesday 19th July Castle Walks, Framlingham Post Code: IP13 9BH Meet at 10.30am outside Castle Inn for a prompt 10.45 am start. A walk around Framlingham; walks will be different each month depending on the weather and walkers involved. May include footpaths, uneven ground and may be muddy. Bus route 62, 118 & 119. Parking at St Michael’s Rooms (honesty box), Castle car park (pay & display) or town centre car parks. Toilets and refreshments at the Castle Inn after the walk. Public toilets in Crown & Anchor Lane (off Church Street). Approx. 2 - 3 miles / 60 - 70mins. Grade 4 – 5 (possibility of kissing gates). Led by Castle Walks Group Walk Leaders

Wednesday 20th July Tinkers Marshes Post code: IP18 / Map ref: TM490754 Meet at 10.00am at the lower car park on Palmers Lane, Walberswick. Join the Natural England Reserve Manager for a walk around Tinker’s Marshes. This is a fantastic circuit along the Blyth river wall offering great views of Southwold and the local wildlife. Binoculars are (and usually wellies) a must! Grade 4. 5.5km Walk. Led by Paul Lacey

Tuesday 26th July RSPB Minsmere nature reserve walk Post code: IP17 3BY / Map ref: TM470672 Meet at 10.45am outside the visitor centre. The walk starts at 11.00am. Follow the brown tourist information signs marked RSPB Minsmere off the A12 at Blythburgh or Yoxford. A walk around the lovely RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, right by the sea, home to some of Suffolk’s greatest wildlife. Depending on the weather and walkers’ abilities and preferences, we will take a coastal, woodland, or reedbed route. The visitor centre has a large car park, toilets, café and shop. During the Health Walk you'll get free access to the reserve, but normal entry fees apply at other times. No dogs are allowed because of breeding birds, except assistance dogs kept on a short lead. Grade: 2 or 3. 1.5 - 2 miles / 1 - 1.5hrs. Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk Leaders

Tuesday 2nd August Snape Maltings - River, Snape Warren and Sailors Path Post Code IP17 1SP / Map ref: TM393575 Meet at 10.30am in Snape Maltings overflow car park which is right at the back through the buildings. We will walk along the river wall over to the woods, and on up to the open access land. This is a nice link on soft heath land, which eventually joins the Sailors Path. We also join it and return back towards Snape, going through woods. May be muddy on river wall if wet. Toilets and refreshments available at the Maltings. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 3. approx 3½ miles/1½ hours. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 10th August RSPB North Warren nature reserve walk Post code: IP16 4NW Map ref: TM 473595 Meet at 10.30am at Thorpeness Mere – meet on the village green next to the Meare, adjacent to the public toilets. Pay and Display car parking available in public car park opposite the village green. Walks starts at 10.45am. A beautiful circular walk from Thorpeness taking in the RSPB North Warren nature reserve. The walk includes a mixture of woodland, heathland and boardwalk through a reedbed. Short stretch of footpath that is steep and narrow. Approx 3.5 miles. Approx 1.5 hours. Opportunity for lunch at end of walk. Grade 2. Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk Leaders

Tuesday 16th August Castle Walks, Framlingham Post Code: IP13 9BH Meet at 10.30am outside Castle Inn for a prompt 10.45 am start. A walk around Framlingham; walks will be different each month depending on the weather and walkers involved. May include footpaths, uneven ground and may be muddy. Bus route 62, 118 & 119. Parking at St Michael’s Rooms (honesty box), Castle car park (pay & display) or town centre car parks. Toilets and refreshments at the Castle Inn after the walk. Public toilets in Crown & Anchor Lane (off Church Street). Approx. 2 - 3 miles / 60 - 70mins. Grade 4 – 5 (possibility of kissing gates). Led by Castle Walks Group Walk Leaders

Wednesday 17th August Walberswick Heaths Post code: IP18 / Map ref: TM484744 Meet at 10.00am in the Hoist car park, Lodge Road. Join the Natural England Reserve Manager for a walk around the beautiful heathland on the Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve. The walk starts from the car park at Hoist Covert and takes in Tinker’s Heath, East Sheep walks and finally East Hill with spectacular views of the reedbed and coast. 3.5km walk. Grade 2. 2 hours. Led by Paul Lacey

Tuesday 23rd August RSPB Minsmere nature reserve walk Post code: IP17 3BY Map ref: TM470672 Meet at 10.45am outside the visitor centre. The walk starts at 11.00am. Follow the brown tourist information signs marked RSPB Minsmere off the A12 at Blythburgh or Yoxford. A walk around the lovely RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, right by the sea, home to some of Suffolk’s greatest wildlife. Depending on the weather and walkers’ abilities and preferences, we will take a coastal, woodland, or reedbed route. The visitor centre has a large car park, toilets, café and shop. During the Health Walk you'll get free access to the reserve, but normal entry fees apply at other times. No dogs are allowed because of breeding birds, except assistance dogs kept on a short lead. Grade: 2 or 3. 1.5 - 2 miles / 1 - 1.5hrs. Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk Leaders

Wednesday 31st August Westleton Post Code IP17 3AH / Map ref TM440691 Meet at 11.30am in the parking area between Mill Lane and Baker’s Lane and join us for a walk through this picturesque part of the Suffolk countryside. We will walk mainly along heath pathways and field tracks when, hopefully, the heather will be out in its full glory. Refreshments and toilets are available at several venues in the village. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Could be muddy if wet. Grade 2 -3. About 3-3½ miles/1½ hours. Led by Fiona Foreman and Judy Chesterfield

Tuesday 6th September Aldringham and the Fens Post Code IP16 4QT / Map ref: TM455607 Meet at 10.30am in the Aldringham Common car park. At the Aldringham crossroads (Parrot and Punchbowl) take the B1353 to Thorpeness. Just after a little turn on the right to the church go left into the car park. A simply lovely walk taking us through grassy tracks, woodland, farms, fens boarded walks and heathland, returning via a disused railway track. Will be muddy in wet weather. Refreshments available nearby at Thorpeness. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Dogs welcome on short lead. Grade 4. 2¾ - 3miles / 1¼ - 1¾hours. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 14th September RSPB North Warren nature reserve walk Post code: IP16 4NW Map ref: TM 473595 Meet at 10.30am at Thorpeness Mere – meet on the village green next to the Meare, adjacent to the public toilets. Pay and Display car parking available in public car park opposite the village green. Walks starts at 10.45am. A beautiful circular walk from Thorpeness taking in the RSPB North Warren nature reserve. The walk includes a mixture of woodland, heathland and boardwalk through a reedbed. Short stretch of footpath that is steep and narrow. Approx 3.5 miles. Approx 1.5 hours. Opportunity for lunch at end of walk. Grade 2. Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk Leaders.

Tuesday 20th September Castle Walks, Framlingham Post Code: IP13 9BH Meet at 10.30am outside Castle Inn for a prompt 10.45 am start. A walk around Framlingham; walks will be different each month depending on the weather and walkers involved. May include footpaths, uneven ground and may be muddy. Bus route 62, 118 & 119. Parking at St Michael’s Rooms (honesty box), Castle car park (pay & display) or town centre car parks. Toilets and refreshments at the Castle Inn after the walk. Public toilets in Crown & Anchor Lane (off Church Street). Approx. 2 - 3 miles / 60 - 70mins. Grade 4 – 5 (possibility of kissing gates). Led by Castle Walks Group Walk Leaders

Wednesday 21st September Angel Marshes Blythburgh Post code: IP19 9LQ Meet at 10.00am Blythburgh Village car park (opposite the White Hart pub off the A12). Join the Natural England Reserve Manager for a walk around the upper Blyth Estuary and Angel Marshes returning through Dead Man’s Covert. This is a great walk with opportunities to see local wildlife (bring binoculars!) and find out about the old Halesworth to Southwold branch line and the gruesome history of the woods! 2.5km walk. Grade 2. 1.5 hours. Led by Paul Lacey

Tuesday 27th September RSPB Minsmere nature reserve walk Post code: IP17 3BY / Map ref: TM470672 Meet at 10.45am outside the visitor centre. The walk starts at 11.00am. Follow the brown tourist information signs marked RSPB Minsmere off the A12 at Blythburgh or Yoxford. A walk around the lovely RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, right by the sea, home to some of Suffolk’s greatest wildlife. Depending on the weather and walkers’ abilities and preferences, we will take a coastal, woodland, or reedbed route. The visitor centre has a large car park, toilets, café and shop. During the Health Walk you'll get free access to the reserve, but normal entry fees apply at other times. No dogs are allowed because of breeding birds, except assistance dogs kept on a short lead. Grade: 2 or 3. 1.5 - 2 miles / 1 - 1.5hrs. Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk Leaders.

Friday 30th September Sizewell Beach Post Code IP16 4UH / Map ref TM475625 Meet at 11.30am in the beach car park (50p for 2 hours) and join us for a walk along the beach, a cliff top path, heath land (where we may see ponies and deer) and a leafy lane. Spectacular views and atmosphere are guaranteed! Toilets and refreshments are available at the Beach Café. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Dogs welcome on short lead. Cliff top and farm track will be muddy in wet weather. Grade 2-3. About 3-3 ½ miles/ 1½ hours. Led by Fiona Foreman and Judy Chesterfield

Tuesday 4th October Thorpeness, coastal path towards Sizewell Post Code IP16 4NZ / Map ref: TM596472 Meet at 10.30am outside the Meare Café by the duck pond. Usually plenty of free parking in the village. A circular walk on footpaths and bridleways towards Sizewell, walking along the cliff path with spectacular sea views. Some steep bits and narrow paths. Will be muddy in wet weather. Toilets/refreshments available at the Meare Café. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Dogs welcome on short lead. Grade 3. 3¾ miles/approx 1¾ hours. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 12th October RSPB North Warren nature reserve walk Post code: IP16 4NW / Map ref: TM 473595 Meet at 10.30am at Thorpeness Mere – meet on the village green next to the Meare, adjacent to the public toilets. Pay and Display car parking available in public car park opposite the village green. Walks starts at 10.45am. A beautiful circular walk from Thorpeness taking in the RSPB North Warren nature reserve. The walk includes a mixture of woodland, heathland and boardwalk through a reedbed. Short stretch of footpath that is steep and narrow. Approx 3.5 miles. Approx 1.5 hours. Opportunity for lunch at end of walk. Grade 2. Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk Leaders.

Tuesday 18th October Castle Walks, Framlingham Post Code: IP13 9BH Meet at 10.30am outside Castle Inn for a prompt 10.45 am start. A walk around Framlingham; walks will be different each month depending on the weather and walkers involved. May include footpaths, uneven ground and may be muddy. Bus route 62, 118 & 119. Parking at St Michael’s Rooms (honesty box), Castle car park (pay & display) or town centre car parks. Toilets and refreshments at the Castle Inn after the walk. Public toilets in Crown & Anchor Lane (off Church Street). Approx. 2 - 3 miles / 60 - 70mins. Grade 4 – 5 (possibility of kissing gates). Led by Castle Walks Group Walk Leaders

Wednesday 19th October Westleton Heath Post code: IP18 / map ref: TM 459696 Meet at 10.00am Join us for a walk around the wonderful woodland and heathland of Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve. Westleton Heath Car Park, Westleton Rd. Starting from the carpark the walk loops from the car park, down to Frederick’s Wood and returns via the Roman Road. Grade: 2. 2.5km walk 1.5 hours. Led by Paul Lacey

Tuesday 25th October RSPB Minsmere nature reserve walk Post code: IP17 3BY / Map ref: TM470672 Meet at 10.45am outside the visitor centre. The walk starts at 11.00am. Follow the brown tourist information signs marked RSPB Minsmere off the A12 at Blythburgh or Yoxford. A walk around the lovely RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, right by the sea, home to some of Suffolk’s greatest wildlife. Depending on the weather and walkers’ abilities and preferences, we will take a coastal, woodland, or reedbed route. The visitor centre has a large car park, toilets, café and shop. During the Health Walk you'll get free access to the reserve, but normal entry fees apply at other times. No dogs are allowed because of breeding birds, except assistance dogs kept on a short lead. Grade: 2 or 3. 1.5 - 2 miles / 1 - 1.5hrs. Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk Leaders

Friday 28th October Saxmundham/Benhall Post Code IP17 1AT / Map ref: TM384638 Meet at 11.30am outside the tennis courts at Carlton Park Sports and Recreational Ground. Travel north from the centre of the town on the B1121 towards Kelsale. Soon after leaving the town the Sports Ground is signed on the left, shortly before the industrial estate. We will be skirting Saxmundham, walking towards Benhall through open arable farmland alongside woodland and on very quiet roads, returning through the town. The length and route of the walk may vary depending on weather and ground conditions. It will be muddy in wet weather. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Toilets are available and we will offer tea/coffee and cakes at the end of the walk, otherwise refreshments are available in the town. Grade 4. About 3-3 ½ miles/ 1½ hours. Led by Fiona Foreman and Judy Chesterfield

NEWMARKET/FOREST HEATH HEALTH WALKS

Monday 4th July Newmarket Post Code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2. Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 7th July 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. Toilets in the village. Parking in road outside the church. Grade: 2; Distance: Approx. 3 miles; Duration: 60–90 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 11th July Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 14th July 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 available at the village shop. 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: 4; Duration 60 – 90min. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 18th July Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 21st July 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. Parking is free. Grade 2: Flat walk along the flat beside the dyke and July racecourse. Slightly uneven in places. Grade: 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 at the end of this walk in the National Stud café building. Grades: 2 and 3 –4; Distance: Approx.3 miles; Duration: 60 –90 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 25th July Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 28th July Exning Post Code: CB8 7EH Meet at 11.00am in The Rosery Hotel car park. A combination of firm paths and grassy surfaces. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Toilets and refreshments at the finish point. Parking in The Rosery car park. Grade: 3; Distance: Approx. 3 miles; Duration: 60-90mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 1st August Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 4th August Dalham Post code: CB8 8TF Meet at 11.00am in the Village Hall car park. A combination of firm paths, uneven tracks and grassy surfaces. Moderate gradients and will probably be muddy and slippery in places. Roads to cross. Park at the village hall. Grade: 3 – 4. Distance: Approx. 2 miles. Duration: 60 – 90mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 8th August Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 11th August Burwell/Reach Post code: CB25 0HD Meet at 11.00am outside the church opposite the 5 Bells Pub. This walk takes us across fields and along the Devils Dyke. On the return leg we will be walking on roads and crossing them. There are some moderate gradients and a steep gradient going up unto the top of the Dyke. The paths are uneven in places and can be slippery due to leaves or wet conditions (sturdy walking foot-ware essential). Paths can get overgrown with stingy/spikey things so long trousers are advisable. Toilets are available in the village. Parking in the road outside the church. Please respect local residents’ car access requirements. Grade: 2; Distance: Approx. 3 miles; Duration: 60–90 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 15th August Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 18th August Wild Card walk – Wicken Fen, Lode Lane, Wicken. Post code: CB7 5XP Meet at 11.00am at the Wicken Fen car park (parking charges applicable). This will be a fairly flat walk across the fen, beside waterways and takes us in close to Konik ponies and highland cattle. There is plenty of birdlife there and so binoculars might prove useful. The path can be slightly uneven and possibly muddy and slippery in places, so sturdy foot-ware is advisable. Refreshments are available at the Visitor Centre. Toilets at the car park and the Visitor Centre. Parking is free. Grade: 3; Distance: Approx.3 miles; Duration: 60 –90 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 22nd August Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 25th August Newmarket, Town and Around Post code: CB8 0EA Meet at 11.00am in the Newmarket Leisure Centre Reception. Gentle gradient and 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 car park. Grade: 2; Distance: Approx. 2.1 miles: Duration: 60 – 90mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 29th August Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 1st September 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. Grade: 2; Distance: Approx. 3 miles; Duration: 60 –90 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 5th September Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 8th September Ashley/Cheveley Post Code: CB8 9DR Meet at 11.00am in the Crown car park. A combination of firm paths, grassy surfaces and a long moderate gradient. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Refreshments available at the village shop. Parking in Ashley Crown car park. Grade: 3/4; Distance: Between 3 and 4.2 miles; Duration: 60 – 90min. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 12th September Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 15th September Mildenhall River Lark and Barton Mills Post code: IP28 7HG Meet at 11.00am next to the signpost of the River Lark map, adjacent 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 (In Sainsbury’s store). Parking is free in the Recreation Way car park. Grade: 3; Distance: Approx. 2.3 miles; Duration: 60 –90 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 19th September Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Thursday 22nd September 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. Toilets in the village. Parking in road outside the church. Grade: 2; Distance: Approx. 3 miles; Duration: 60–90 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 26th September Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders.

Thursday 29th September Exning Post Code: CB8 7EH Meet at 11.00am in The Rosery Hotel car park. A combination of firm paths and grassy surfaces. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Toilets and refreshments at the finish point. Parking in The Rosery car park. Grade: 3; Distance: Approx. 3 miles; Duration: 60-90mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 3rd October Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders.

Thursday 6th October 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. Grade 2: Flat walk along the flat beside the dyke and July racecourse. Slightly uneven in places. Grade: 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 at the end of this walk in the National Stud café building. Parking is free. Grades: 2 and 3 –4; Distance: Approx.3 miles; Duration: 60 –90 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 10th October Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders.

Thursday 13th October 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 available at the village shop. 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: 4; Duration 60 – 90min. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 17th October Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders.

Thursday 20th October Ashley/Cheveley Post Code: CB8 9DR Meet at 11.00am in the Crown car park. A combination of firm paths, grassy surfaces and a long moderate gradient. Can be muddy/slippery in places. Roads to cross. Refreshments available at the village shop. Parking in Ashley Crown car park. Grade: 3/4; Distance: Between 3 and 4.2 miles; Duration: 60 – 90min. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders

Monday 24th October Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leaders.

Thursday 27th October Wild Card Walk (Half Term) For details, Contact: Patrick or Jenny King – 01638 578344, [email protected] Or Mick Smith 07957 433096, [email protected]

Monday 31st October Newmarket Post code: TBA Meeting: Place and time to be advised. Phone Mick Smith on 07957 433096 for details. Distance: As much or as little as you can manage. A weekly walk aimed at absolute beginners and very unfit people. It is round one of the Newmarket sports fields, with the intention of people building up the number of laps they can achieve. Walking is on grass so it can be wet and, due to leaves, slippery. Please come and start to build confidence in getting fit with others in the same position. Grade: 1 –2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins. Led by Newmarket Area Walk Leader