Stepping Out in Suffolk

Health Walks Nov & Dec ’15, Jan, Feb, March ‘16

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

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

You can start slowly & build up gently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

All walks are graded so you can be sure they are

suitable to your level.

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

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

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

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

building to)

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

Cancer Care under the umbrella of The Ramblers.

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

** Extreme weather conditions may affect your decision to go on a walk as well as there being the possibility of a walk being cancelled. If a walk is cancelled our office reception will be aware and there will be a notice on our web pages as well as an email sent out to all who have requested email updates from Stepping Out in Suffolk. If you are worried about being safe on a walk because of the weather our advice is never to take any risks. AREA ORDER FELIXSTOWE HEALTH WALKS Felixstowe Sea Front Health Walk 2nd November 16th November 30th November 14th December 28th December 11th January 25th January 8th February 22nd February 7th March 21st March 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 15th March Falkenham Post code: IP11 / Map Reference 280 379. Meet at 10.30 in the Capel Hall Lane free car parking area, which is on the Kirton Road, just north off the A14 at the first flyover coming out of Felixstowe at Trimley St Martin. No facilities available. Walk is around the Falkenham area Grade 5 small stiles Approx 4 miles or 6.4 km should take about 1.5 hours Led by Nigel Meadows mobile 07804 820853

IPSWICH AREA HEALTH WALKS

Monday 9th November 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Tuesday 10th November Brightwell Post code: IP10 / Map Reference 24G 442 Meet at 10.30am on the cul-de-sac section of the old A12 at Brightwell corner. Turn off A12 at roundabout, then first left after 200m, and park another 200m up the old road by a footpath sign. Walk is to south and east around Brightwell area. Grade 4 Approx 4 miles or 6.4 km About 1.5 hours Led by Nigel Meadows mobile 07804 820853

Friday 20th November Foxhall Woods Postcode IP45SU (nearby) Meet at 10.30 at Bixley Farm Centre, Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew for a walk around Foxhall Woods and Rushmere Heath Grade 3 3 miles 1 ½ hours Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Monday 23rd November 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Tuesday 1st December Levington Post code: IP10 / Map reference 242 404 Meet at 10.30 am on the old A12 by Levington Open Access area. Parking in lay-by or on cul-de-sac road north side of dual carriageway. Walk is around Levington Heath and down past part of Levington Creek. Grade 4 Approx 4 miles or 6.4 km Should take about 1.5 hours Led by Nigel Meadows mobile 078A4 820853

Monday 7th December 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Monday 4th January 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Monday 18th January 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Monday 1st February 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Monday 8th February “Twin Parks” Ipswich Postcode IP30HJ (nearby) Meet in the Landseer Road car park at 10.30. Ipswich Bus 1 leaves Tower Ramparts at 10.13. Driving from Ipswich the car park is on the left side of Landseer Road opposite Holbrook Road. Our circular walk almost joins up Landseer Park and Holywells Park, which have very different characters, from wide open spaces to woods and ponds. Some of the paths are uneven and there are some slopes. Newly built toilets are among some of the recently restored features in Holywells Park. Grade 4 1 ½ hours 3 miles Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Wednesday 10th February Bourne Park & Thorington Hall Postcode IP2 9YT Meet for a 10.30 am start in car park of Bourne Park, off Stoke Park Drive. Toilets at other end of park Walk by Belstead Brook and possibly muddy paths up to Thorington Hall, returning past the ski slope. Grade 5 3 miles 1.5 hours Led by Cynthia Glinos & Helen Howe

Monday 15th February 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Tuesday 16th February Bucklesham and Kirton area Post code: IP10 / Map Reference 256 404 Meet at 10.30 am by bridleway sign, between Croft House and Redhouse Farm. Park on wide grass verge just south of quarry entrance, plenty of space here. Walk is to east around Kirton Hall and Kirton Brook area. Grade 4 Approx 4 miles or 6.4 km Should take about 1.5 hours Led by Nigel Meadows mobile 07804 820853

Monday 29th February 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Friday 11th March Stutton Postcode IP92SJ (nearby) Meet at 10.30am at Stutton church, which is signposted from the village centre. We will walk along the banks of the River Stour, with lovely views across to the Essex side. Then return to Stutton along the dam and the banks of Alton Water. There are some stiles and one steep bank. Toilets and pubs in Stutton. Grade 5 1 ¾ hours 3 ½ miles Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Monday 14th March 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Monday 28th March 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 (formally Town & Bridge Project)

Saturday 2nd April Nacton shore and Levington Post code: IP10 / Map reference 220 392 Meet at 10.30 in the picnic area lower free car park at Nacton. No facilities Walk is along the riverside and returning north of Levington. Grade 3 Approx 3.4 miles or 5.4km Led by Nigel Meadows mobile 07804 820853

WOODBRIDGE AREA HEALTH WALKS

Tuesday 3rd November Kesgrave Tesco to Playford Post Code IP5 2FU Meet at 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 buses. A stroll down to the Fynn valley over two stiles and back over the railway line. Toilets and refreshments available at Tesco or the Cafe 66 in the Scout HQ before and after/ dogs on short leads allowed. Grade 5 4.2miles/ 2hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker

Friday 6th November 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

Tuesday 10th November Blaxhall Post code: IP12 2DY / Map ref: YHTM367571 Meet 10.30am at the The Ship which has loos. A walk in the upper in the Ore valley a chance to see over wintering birds and the chance of deer if quiet. Refreshments Ship Noon to 3pm. Please book lunch 01728 688316 Bus route 65 double check that bus is travelling through Blaxhall. Please txt 07970 937899 if you are travelling by bus and I will make sure we wait for you if you have been delayed. Grade 5 2.5 to 3 miles led by Wickham leaders

Wednesday 11th November Swilland Postcode IP6 9LR (Moon & Mushroom) Meet for a 10.30 am start at Witnesham & Swilland Community Playing Field. B1077 from Ipswich through Witnesham; fork right to Swilland. Car park next to school and immediately before Moon & Mushroom. Visit an unusual church Grade 5 3.25 miles 1.5 hours Led by Cynthia Glinos & Helen Howe

Wednesday 18th November Benhall Church Post code: IP17 1JL / Map ref: TM 373618 Meet at 11.00am at the church in Deadman’s lane. A walk in the upper regions of the Alde, see Sheep in the valley and ploughed fields with early winter cereals emerging. We may glimpse a visiting fox and game birds. NO Loos Refreshments at Friday St Cafe on the Snape Rd No public transport. Book CATS from Leiston 01728 830516 or Community Transport 0345 606 6171. Usually needs to be booked 7 days in advance. Suggest you book from Melton where you can catch a bus to.... possible a walker to co ordinate/organise – new role for a volunteer? Eventually we all may not be able to drive !!!!. Grade 5 2.5 miles led by Wickham leaders

Friday 20th November 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 23rd November 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. 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 25th November Martlesham Creek Post Code IP5 3RU Meet at 10.30am at rear of Martlesham Community centre (next to Tescos) Bus route 66 from Ipswich. A stroll through the woods down to Martlesham Creek with a lovely view towards Woodbridge. Toilets and refreshments available at Tesco before and after/ dogs on short leads allowed. Grade 4 4miles/ 2 hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker.

Tuesday 1st December Bromeswell Post code: IP12 2PP / map ref: TM313504 Meet at 11.30 Hatchley Barn Woodbridge RFU. Take A1152 from A12 over the railway and left at the mini roundabout. Go straight up at Little Hill on the Orford Rd B1084. The RFU is just before the end of the 30 mph. A walk in the forest and heath. Likely to see three types of deer, hares and other mammals. Curlews, lapwing and other winter birds in the area Use Bus Route 65 . Request a stop at Swann nursery on the Eyke Rd at Bromeswell. Walk through the green lane/footpath past Swann Nursery to RFU (1/4 mile) Refreshments at Ruddy Duck. Grade 5 3 miles Led by Isabel Smith &Wickham Leaders

Tuesday 1st December Martlesham Heath SSSI Post Code IP5 3SL Meet at 10.30am at Martlesham Heath village centre outside St Michaels Church/Bus route 66 from Ipswich. A stroll towards Kesgrave and around the heath to see SSSI. Toilets and refreshments available at Runway Café at church before and Douglas Bader Pub after/ dogs on short leads allowed. Grade 3 3miles/ 2 hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker.

Friday 4th December 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 7th December 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. 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 18th December 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 18th December Fire Road 22 Post code: IP13 2AP / Map ref: TM 401525 (nearest post code) Meet at 11am. No loos. Take A1152 to Bromeswell B1084 Orford Rd through Butley and Chillesford to junction with B1078. Turn left into B1078 and FR 22 is on the right about 700 yds round the corner from the junction. A walk in the forest exploring the lower half of the Viking trail and bomb holes that are used for MTB cycle racing. No public transport Book CATS from Leiston 01728 830516 or Community Transport 0345 606 6171. Usually needs to be booked 7 days in advance. Suggest you book from Melton where you can catch a bus to.... possible a walker to co ordinate/organise – new role for a volunteer ? Eventually we all may not be able to drive !!!!.REFRESHMENTS Snape Maltings or Orford Quay. Grade 5 2.5-3miles led by Wickham leaders

Monday 21st December 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. 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 23rd December Martlesham to Brightwell Barns Post Code IP5 3RU Meet at 10.30am at rear of Martlesham Community centre (next to Tescos). Bus route 66 from Ipswich. A walk through the woods and heaths to Brightwell Barns. Toilets and refreshments available at Tesco before and after. Grade 4 4miles/ 2 hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker.

Monday 28th December Brightwell Post code: IP5 3RG / map ref:TM249440 Meet at 10am and park off the Waldringfield side of Foxhall A12 roundabout on the road up behind the bus cafe IP5 3RG. Please park nearer the roundabout than the Bus so as not to disturb his trade. A walk through pine trees and over the old heath lands. A visit to Brightwell Church and Newbourne. A chance to see visiting waders and gulls. If quiet other mammals may be around. Visit the Stables Cafe for cup of tea or lunch the way back. Grade 5 3 miles Led by Wickham leaders

Tuesday 29th December Melton riverside Postcode lP12 1LT Map Reference 288 503 Meet at 10.30 am in Melton riverside car park, which is over the rail crossing on the A1152 going out of Melton, just before the Wilford Bridge pub. Walk is along the riverside towards Woodbridge, looping back round Leeks Hilland north of Melton. Grade 4 Approx 4 miles or 6.4 km Should take about 1.5 hours Led by Nigel Meadows mobile 078M 820853

Thursday 31st December Marlesford Post code: IP13 0AG / map ref TM326578 Meet at 11.00am at The Farm Cafe on A12for a walk around Marlesford area. An opportunity to walk off the xmas pud and prepare for new years . See the splendour of Marlesford Woods and the straight roads built for the airfield traffic in 1943. Game birds in abundance and the chance if quiet of seeing deer. Refreshments at the Café. Grade 5 3 miles Led by Wickham leaders

Monday 4th January 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. 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 5th January Kesgrave Tesco to Mill Stream Post Code IP5 2FU Meet at 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/ dogs on short leads allowed. Grade 4 3.7miles/ 2hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker

Friday 8th January 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

Tuesday 12th January Melton Old Church Post code: IP13 6DH / map ref TM295514 Meet at 12.00 noon at Melton Old Church Decoy Rd Ufford. No Loos. A1152 from A12. Turn left at lights in Melton. As you leave the village, take a right for Ufford at the children’s nursery. The church is on the left at 90 degree bend. A walk in the Deben valley looking at the smugglers paths and other WW11 remnants. Listen for the Curlew and other wintering freshwater migrants. Refreshments at Ufford Crown or Melton Coach and Horses. Book for lunch. Grade 5 3 miles led by Wickham Leaders

Monday 18th January 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. 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 19th January Newbourne Post code: IP12 / Map Reference 274 433 Meet at 10.30am in Newbourne nature reserve car park, north side of Newbourne village. Walk is across to Waldringfield, past the sailing club and back through Newbourne nature reserve Grade 4 Approx 4 miles or 6.4 km Should take about 1.5 hours Led by Nigel Meadows mobile 07804 820853

Wednesday 20th January Newbourne to Hemley Post Code IP12 4NY /GR 274432 Meet at 10.30am at Newbourne Fox Parking in pub car park or village hall. A stroll along the board walk through the willows and down to Hemley Church. Return via Kirton Creek. Toilets and refreshments available at the Fox pub after/ dogs on short leads allowed. Grade 4 3.7miles/2 hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker

Friday 22nd January 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 29th January Ramsholt Post Code IP12 3AB / map ref: TM 309414 No loos in car park. Meet at 11.00am in the car park on the cliffs. A walk in the beautiful Shottisham Creek Valley past one of the few 13C round tower churches. A testament the power of lookout for Edward III ‘s fleet that sheltered in Bawsdey and Goseford Bay. No public transport. Book CATS from Leiston 01728 830516 or Community Transport 0345 606 6171. Usually needs to be booked 7 days in advance. Suggest you book from Melton where you can catch a bus to.... possible a walker to co ordinate/organise –new role for a volunteer? Eventually we all may not be able to drive !!!!. Refreshments at Ramsholt Arms. Book for lunch Grade 5 3 miles Led by Wickham Leaders.

Monday 1st February 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. 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 5th February 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 February Butley Clumps Post code: IP12 3NR / map refTM369494 Meet at 11am T junction just after the Clumps and before Butley Priory. A walk around some of the beautiful haunting river Butley over the Anglo Saxon Burrow Hill. A seriously wild landscape over a very private estuary. See returning Geese to their Northern Breeding Grounds. There may be a flying flock of sheep grazing on the marshes. Finally visualise the summer rowed ferry that has been manned by volunteers including the famous Maggie Scotcher “One Woman One Dog and 5000 miles “ who cycled the British Coast for the charity SANDS. Refreshments Orford Quay or Ruddy Duck. Grade 5 3 ½ miles Led by Wickham Leaders

Tuesday 9th February Kesgrave Tesco to Rushmere Post Code IP5 2FU Meet at 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 across fields to Rushmere duck pond. Toilets and refreshments available at Tesco or the Cafe 66 in the Scout HQ before and after/ dogs on short leads allowed. Grade 4 3miles/ 2hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker.

Monday 15th February 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. 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 19th February 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

Wednesday 24th February Kesgrave Farmhouse Pub to Halls Pit Post Code IP5 2GA Meet at 10.30am at rear of Farmhouse Pub/Bus route 66 from Ipswich. A stroll across the heath towards Bealings / past the horses and back around Kesgrave sand pit. Toilets and refreshments available in the Farmhouse Pub afterwards. Dogs on short leads allowed. Grade 5 4.2miles/ 2 hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker.

Friday 26th February Dallinghoo Post code: IP13 0LA / map ref TM 266549 Meet at 11.30 by the church. Park in the village car park. We may get a glimpse of a buzzard. We should see the beginnings of spring. We might get a glimpse of the Verge SSI. The route will depend on what has been ploughed and the weather. No public transport. Book CATS from Leiston 01728 830516 or Community Transport 0345 606 6171. Usually needs to be booked 7 days in advance. Suggest you book from Melton where you can catch a bus to.... possible a walker to co ordinate/organise –new role for a volunteer ?!!!!!! Eventually we all may not be able to drive !!!!. Refreshments Wickham Teapots or Cafe 46 or chips at Letheringham Valley Fm Ride Centre. Grade 5 3 miles Led by Wickham Leaders

Monday 29th February 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. 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 4th March 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

Tuesday 8th March Iken Cliff Post Code IP12 2EN / map ref TM399561 Meet at 11.00am in the cliff top car park. A walk around on the Sandlings Trail and a few views over the river Alde in all its tidal glory. See returning migrant waders to their northern breeding grounds. Glimpse the elusive Firecrests in the Forest Edge. See the odd hint of spring in hidden glades in the hidden valley. Route may alter with a high tidal surge/spring tide. Book No public transport CATS from Leiston 01728 830516 or Community Transport 0345 606 6171. Usually needs to be booked 7 days in advance. Suggest you book from Melton where you can catch a bus to.... possible a walker to co ordinate/organise –new role for a volunteer ? Eventually we all may not be able to drive !!!!. Refreshments Snape Maltings and Orford Quay. Grade 5 3-4 miles Led by Wickham Leaders

Wednesday 8th March 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 (if open), dogs on short leads allowed. Grade 5 4miles/ 2hours Led by Lyn & Graham Parker

Monday 14th March 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. 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 18th March 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 28th March 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 Melton Old Church Decoy Rd Ufford you park around the Village Hall car park. Bus 64 from Aldeburgh arrives 1.45. The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pm. 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 4th November Thornham walks Post Code IP23 8HH Meet at 10.45am for an 11am start at Thornham Walks main car park (Thornham Walks is sign from the A140 at the Stoke Ash crossroads). Join the staff at Thornham Walks for a 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. Please park in the coach park/overflow car park. Parking is free for those attending the Health Walk but the normal car parking charge applies at other times. Annual car parking passes are available. Toilets and tea rooms on site. Grade 3 3.5 miles, 1 hr 30 mins Led by Allison Monk

Friday 6th November Stowmarket Post Code IP14 1SZ Meet at 10.30am at Stowmarket Rugby Club, Chilton Way where there is parking but no toilets. This walk is across fields, tracks and grass with a little roadside walking and several stiles. We will walk to Onehouse by the river Rat through part of the golf club. The paths can be muddy depending on the weather. Refreshments at the end of the walk in either Onehouse or Stowmarket. Grade 5 (stiles) 2 hours Led by Rae Corrigan and Daphne Turner

Wednesday 2nd December Thornham walks Post Code IP23 8HH Meet at 10.45am for an 11am start at Thornham Walks main car park (Thornham Walks is sign from the A140 at the Stoke Ash crossroads). Join the staff at Thornham Walks for a 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. Please park in the coach park/overflow car park. Parking is free for those attending the Health Walk but the normal car parking charge applies at other times. Annual car parking passes are available. Toilets and tea rooms on site. Grade 3 3.5 miles, 1 hr 30 mins Led by Allison Monk

Friday 4th December Claydon Post Code IP6 Map Ref. 127500 Meet at 10.30 at the Claydon Picnic site near the Gipping. There are no toilets here. This walk takes us along roadside footpaths, tracks and by the river, so maybe muddy. There are 2 stiles on this walk. Refreshments and toilets are available nearby at the end of the walk. Grade 5 (stiles) 1.5 hours Led by Rae Corrigan and Daphne Turner

Wednesday 6th January Thornham walks Post Code IP23 8HH Meet at 10.45am for an 11am start at Thornham Walks main car park (Thornham Walks is sign from the A140 at the Stoke Ash crossroads). Join the staff at Thornham Walks for a 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. Please park in the coach park/overflow car park. Parking is free for those attending the Health Walk but the normal car parking charge applies at other times. Annual car parking passes are available. Toilets and tea rooms on site. Grade 3 3.5 miles, 1 hr 30 mins Led by Allison Monk

Wednesday 16th December Gt. Blakenham Post Code IP6 0NJ Meet at 11.45 am in the car park outside the village hall in Mill Lane. A circular walk passing through Baylam. There are no stiles but a bit hilly for Suffolk with views over the Gipping valley. May be muddy in places if wet. Grade 4 4 miles 1.75 hrs. Led by Jim Harrison and David Green

Wednesday 13th January Akenham Postcode IP1 6LJ Meet for a 10.30 am start on Old Norwich Road, Ipswich. Park on road where pylons take overhead electric lines across road. N.B. By car you must approach from the Ipswich side. Bus 88 (only) Walk to isolated Akenham church and Rise Hall. Grade 5 3 miles 1.5 hours Led by Cynthia Glinos & Helen Howe

Wednesday 20th January Coddenham Post Code IP6 9SR Meet at 10.45am in the car park for the village hall in school road. A circular walk around the village Grade 3 3.5mies 1.5hrs Led by Jim Harrison and David Green

Friday 29th January Great Bricett Post Code IP7 7DN Meet at Great Bricett village Hall, near the Church, at 10.30am. This walk takes us across fields, country lanes and bridle ways with some good views of the surrounding countryside. There is a stile to negotiate on the way back to the Church. Refreshments and toilets nearby at the end of the walk. Grade 5 (stile) 1.5 hours Led by Rae Corrigan and Daphne Turner

Wednesday 3rd February Thornham walks Post Code IP23 8HH Meet at 10.45am for an 11am start at Thornham Walks main car park (Thornham Walks is sign from the A140 at the Stoke Ash crossroads). Join the staff at Thornham Walks for a 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. Please park in the coach park/overflow car park. Parking is free for those attending the Health Walk but the normal car parking charge applies at other times. Annual car parking passes are available. Toilets and tea rooms on site. Grade 3 3.5 miles, 1 hr 30 mins Led by Allison Monk

Wednesday 24th February Needham Market Meet 10.45am at the car park for the railway station in Needham Market for a circlar walk around the town Grade 3 3.5miles Led by Jim Harrison and David Green. 7

Friday 26th February Norton Post Code IP31 3LP Meet at 11 am near the Norton Dog where there will be refreshments and toilets at the end of the walk. Parking is available on the roadside near the pub. The walk is along footpaths, grassy tracks and roadways through varied countryside. There are stiles but these can be avoided for anyone who has difficulties. Grade 5 (stiles) 2 hours Led by Rae Corrigan and Daphne Turner

Wednesday 2nd March Thornham walks Post Code IP23 8HH Meet at 10.45am for an 11am start at Thornham Walks main car park (Thornham Walks is sign from the A140 at the Stoke Ash crossroads). Join the staff at Thornham Walks for a 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. Please park in the coach park/overflow car park. Parking is free for those attending the Health Walk but the normal car parking charge applies at other times. Annual car parking passes are available. Toilets and tea rooms on site. Grade 3 3.5 miles, 1 hr 30 mins Led by Allison Monk

Good Friday 25th March Needham Market Post Code IP6 8AL Meet at 10.45 am in the car park by Needham Lake, there are toilets in this car park. This walk follows the river towards Alder Carr Farm then onto roadside paths to Creeting St Mary. We continue by field edges and roadside paths back to the river eventually arriving back at Needham Lake. There is a stile and it maybe muddy. There are a choice of eating places in Needham Market . Grade 5 (stiles) 1.75 to 2 hours duration Led by Rae Corrigan and Daphne Turner

BABERGH AREA HEALTH WALKS

Tuesday 3rd November Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2AN Meet at 12.00pm at the Quay Theatre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1 - 2 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 12th November Hadleigh Post code: IP7 5AG Meet at 12.00pm at Hadleigh Library. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 5 60mins Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Tuesday 17th November Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2AN Meet at 12.00pm at the Quay Theatre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1 - 2 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 26th November Nayland Post code: CO6 4JH Meet at 12.00pm at the Nayland 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 60mins Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Tuesday 1st December Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2AN Meet at 12.00pm at the Quay Theatre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1 - 2 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Wednesday 9th December Sproughton Postcode IP8 3AY (approx) Meet for a 10.30 am start near Cemetery entrance in Church Lane, Sproughton. Parking on road; cemetery is further end of Church Lane Walk across meadows to Chantry Park then back via Wild Man Grade 5 3.5 miles 2 hours Led by Cynthia Glinos & Helen Howe

Tuesday 15th December Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2AN Meet at 12.00pm at the Quay Theatre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1 - 2 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 7th January 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 60mins Led by Babergh walk leaders.

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

Friday 15th January Wherstead Postcode IP28ND (Oyster Reach nearby) Meet at 11am at the bottom of Bourne Hill. Buses from Ipswich town centre to Bourne Bridge or plenty of roadside parking on Bourne Hill. Easy walking, mainly on good surfaces along quiet roads through Wherstead village and with fine views down the Orwell as we walk down to The Strand and back along the river wall. Toilets and refreshments at the end of the walk at the Oyster Reach. Grade 3 3 miles 1 ¼ hours Led by Daphne Turner and Rae Corrigan

Thursday 21st January Brent Eleigh Post code: CO10 9PB Meet at 12.00pm at the cock public house. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 3 - 4 60mins Led by Babergh walk leaders.

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

Thursday 4th February Lavenham Post code: CO10 9SA Meet at 12.00pm at the cock public house. 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 9th February Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2AN Meet at 12.00pm at the Quay Theatre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1 - 2 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 18th February Long Melford Post code: CO10 9DH Meet at 12.00pm at 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 60mins Led by Babergh walk leaders.

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

Thursday 3rd March Bures Post code: CO9 Meet at 12.00pm outside St. Mary’s church. 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 8th March Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2AN Meet at 12.00pm at the Quay Theatre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1 - 2 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Wednesday 9th March Capel St. Mary & Little Wenham Longer walk Postcode of Bypass Nurseries IP9 2JR Meet for 10.45 a.m. 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 93 & 94. Alight at White Horse. Leader will wait for bus. Grade 5 3.75 miles 2 hours Led by Cynthia Glinos & Helen Howe

Thursday 17th March Newton Post code: CO10 2AN Meet at 12.00pm at the Newton Village Hall. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 5 60mins. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Tuesday 22nd March Sudbury SHORTER walk Post code: CO10 2AN Meet at 12.00pm at the Quay Theatre. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 1 - 2 30mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders.

Thursday 31st March Hadleigh Post code: IP7 5AG Meet at 12.00pm at Hadleigh Library. All durations are approximate and depend on individual walker’s ability. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the walk. Grade: 5 60mins Led by Babergh walk leaders.

BOROUGH OF ST. EDMUNDSBURY WALKS Going strong! Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds 2nd Nov 9th Nov 16th Nov 23rd Nov 30th Nov 7th Dec 14th Dec 21st Dec 28th Dec 4th Jan 11th Jan 18th Jan 25th Jan 1st Feb 8th Feb 15th Feb 22nd Feb 29th Feb 7th March 14th March 21st March 28th March Post code: IP29 5LU Meet at 10.00am at the Nowton Park Café every Monday. A weekly walking group in the lovely Nowton Park. You may be an absolute beginner, or in poor health or in recovery from poor health but we are here to help you to improve your health at your own pace. Whether it’s 50 minutes or 50 yards, we will help you along with fresh air and good company. Join us and start building confidence and better health with others in the same position. Toilets/disabled toilets, café and parking (£1 fee for 2 hours). Buses available to nearby but not to site. Please check current services. Grade: 1 with good paved all weather surfaces. Optional walking on grass when the weather permits. Led by Bury Walks Leaders

Thursday 5th November Haverhill – Railway East Post code: CB9 0ER Meet at 10.45am at Haverhill Leisure Centre for an 11.00am start. Walking from the Leisure Centre we walk along the disused railway line to East Town Country Park, around some of the parks paths and back to the Leisure Centre. Refreshments available at the centre. Grade 2 1 hours Led by Peter & Beryl Wilkens, Lian Watkin and Lynne Thomas

Thursday 5th November Stanningfield Post code: IP29 4RB Meet at 1.30pm at Stanningfield Church for a walk to the 'Moat'. Approximately three quarters of an hour walk on footpaths across fields. Very muddy if wet. Grade 2 Led by Rosemary Currell

Tuesday 10th November Bury St. Edmunds Wolf Trail Post code: IP33 1LS Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the Abbeygate (entrance to Abbey Gardens). To celebrate the legend of St. Edmunds Wolf, 26 wolves have been created by local artists and placed around the town. How many can we find? Toilets/refreshments available. Public car parks nearby. Grade 1 Approx 2 miles 90-120mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 12th November Birdbrook Post code: CO9 4BJ Meet at 10.45am at or near the Church for an 11.00am start. Was walk to Finkle Green then through field foot paths and the grounds of Moynes Park, returning on the main driveway back to the village. Refreshments available at The Plough Inn. Grade: 1 1 hour to 1 hour 1 mins. Led by David & Anthea Payne, Wendy & Jim Foster

Thursday 19th November Haverhill – East Town Park Post code: CB9 7UR Meet at 10.45am at East Town Park car park for an 11.00am start. A figure of eight walk within the park with a slight deviation to have a go on the exercise machines in Motts field. Refreshments available in East Town Park. Grade: 2 1 hour Led by Lynne Thomas, Lian Watkin, Poppy Brown & Vivienne Gould

Friday 20th November Rattlesden Post code: IP30 0RJ. Meet 10 .15 for 10.30 start at the small car park opposite the Village Hall/Brewers Arms. The walk loops around the South of the village and has lovely views over the countryside. Field edge paths, one field crossing, country lanes, unguarded sleeper bridge, gentle ascent and descent. Can be muddy. Refreshments at the 2 village pubs possible. Grade 3 3 miles, 1.5 hours max Led by William and Monique Wilson

Tuesday 24th November Cavenham Heath NNR, Tuddenham St. Mary Post code: IP28 6TB Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the nature Reserve car park. Access 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 and the reserve is a good example of Breck heathland with its rare flora and fauna. Free parking. No toilets/refreshments. Grade 3 Approx 90mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 26th November West Stow Country Park Post Code IP28 6HG Meet at 11.00am to start in the car park (£2). Refreshments and toilets on site. Walk around the park (there are many options) for 90 minutes. Flat walking through forest, alongside river and across ‘breck’ land. No dogs please. Grade 3 Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Thursday 26th November Clare Post code: CO10 Meet at 10.45am at Clare Football Ground for an 11.00am start. We walk into the Country Park and along the river bank to the Priory grounds, and take footpaths t the Church, then uphill via the cemetery to see the totem pole. We then head towards the school and back to the car park via the grounds of the Baptist Church. Refreshments at The Bell Inn. Grade: 2 1 hour Led by Maura Green, Lynne Thomas, Poppy brown & Lian Watkin

Friday 27th November Felsham Post code: IP30 0PJ Meet 10.15am for 10.30 start at the signposted car park for the Village Hall. The walk goes to the South and East of Felsham on field edge paths and minor road. Sleeper bridges, some with hand rails. Refreshments available at Six Bells & Post office Grade 2 3 miles, 1.5 hours max. Led by William and Monique Wilson

Thursday 3rd December Hidden Haverhill Post code: CB9 0ER Meet at 10.45am at the Leisure Centre for an 11,00am start. We visit the cemetery, the remains of the last windmill in Haverhill and the magnificent Old Independent Church, where we stop for refreshments. A less steep variation would take us across the Recreation Ground to join up with the main walk at the mill. Refreshments at the Old Independent Church. Grade: 3 1 hours Led by Jim & Wendy Foster and Poppy Brown

Tuesday 8th December Bur St. Edmunds West Post code: IP33 2DE Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the Spread Eagle pub on the A143 Horringer Road (car park entrance on Petticoat Lane). A town walk following the course of the River Linnet to the western outskirts of Bury, returning through residential areas. On public transport route. Free parking. Toilets and refreshments available at the pub after the walk. Grade 2 2.5 miles / approx. 60mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 10th December Stoke by Clare Post code: CO10 8HP Meet at 10.45am in the High street near to the Lion Public House for an 11.00am start. Walking via the village green, we go up the hillside on a field side footpath with good views over the Stour Valley, on to a narrow road leading up a track to and attractive pond area. We then return back to the village green. Refreshments a the Lion Public House. Grade: 3 1 hour to 1 hour 15mins Led by Peter & Beryl Wilkens and Poppy Brown

Tuesday 15th December Great Whelnetham Post code: IP30 0TY Meet at 1.30pm at Great Whelnetham Community Centre for a walk around Great Whelnetham and Sicklesmere. Approximately one hour. Grade: 2 Led by Rosemary Currell

Thursday 17th December Ickworth Park, Horringer Post Code IP29 5QE Meet at 11.00am in main car park (next to smart new toilets). Entry free for National Trust members; for non members the cost is 4.00 per adult for entry to the grounds and gardens without gift aid. Toilets and refreshments on site. A walk around the grounds with a bit of history thrown in. 80mins. Grade 4 Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Thursday 17th December Historic Haverhill (Sturmer Arches) Post code: CB9 0ER Meet at 10.45am at the Leisure Centre for an 11.00am start. Walking along the disused railway line, we cross Sturmer Arches and then follow the route of the Colne Valley Railway (disused), which takes up back into the town. Refreshments at the Old Independent Church. Grade: 3 1 hour Led by Jim Foster, Lynne Thomas, Lian Watkin and David Payne

Friday 18th December Wyvales Garden Centre, Bury St. Edmunds Post code: IP33 2RN / map ref: 864633 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at Wyvales Garden Centre, Rougham Road. Walk alongside the River Lark, through the Abbey Gardens and onto the water meadows. Town and footpath walk. Free parking. Toilets/refreshments available. Grade: 2 3 miles / approx. 90mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Saturday 26th December Nowton Park and Hardwick Heath BOXING DAY walk Post code: IP29 5LE / map ref: 864622 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at Nowton Park car park. A circular walk along bridlepaths to Hardwick Heath. Walk off the Xmas Pud! Parking £1/£2. Toilets / refreshments available. Grade: 3 90mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Saturday 2nd January Denston – Longer walk and lunch Post code: CB8 8PW / Map ref: 763528 Meet at 10.00am at Denston Village Hall (or nearby). 4 miles skirting grounds of Denston Hall with good views of the lake and grounds. As a New Year celebration we hope walkers will join us afterwards at The Cherry Tree for a 2 course lunch (£10.95). If you intend to eat please contact David on 01140 704591 a.s.a.p. Grade : 3 Led by David Payne

Thursday 7th January Haverhill – Newt Pond Post code: CB9 7LT Meet at 10.45am at Sainsburys car park for an 11.00am start. We walk out onto the main road and 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 at Sainsburys Café. Grade: 2 1 hour Led by Lian Watkin, Poppy Brown, Lynne Thomas and Vivienne Gould

Thursday 7th January Lawshall Post code: IP29 4PJ Meet at 1.30pm at the Foundry, Lawshall for a walk around Golden Wood. This is mostly walking on grass paths and will be slippery if wet. Approximately one hour. Grade 2 Led by Rosemary Currell

Tuesday 12th January 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 the A134 at Sicklesmere, 2 miles south of Bury St. Edmunds. A walk around farmland and along disused railway line. Toilets / refreshments available at the pub. Grade: 5 (1 stile) Approx 75mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 14th January Abington Post code: CB21 6AE Meet at 10.45am at the Cricket Club car park next to the café for an 11.00am start. This is a walk around the old war time horticultural co-operative estate, which is extensive, partly original, partly modernised and some still horticultural, mainly on quiet roads and some footpaths. Refreshments at Abington Institute Café. Grade: 2 1 hour to 1 hour 15mins Led by Lynne Thomas, Maura Green and Lian Watkin

Thursday 21st January Forest Lodge Site, West Stow Post code: IP28 6HA Meet for a 11.00am start. Head north through the village of West Stow and take the forest track after the last house on the right. Find the car park at the end. A flat sheltered walk through mixed woodland. Nearest toilets and refreshments at West Stow Country Park 5 minutes further along the main road. 70mins. Grade 2 Led by Roger and Jackie Medley.

Thursday 21st January Haverhill – Golf Course Post code: CB9 7UR Meet at 10.45am at East Town Park car park for an 11.00am 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 at East Town Park. Grade: 3 1 hour to 1 hour 15mins Led by Jim & Wendy Foster, Poppy Brown and Vivienne Gould.

Friday 22nd January Abbey gate, Bury St. Edmunds Post code: IP33 1LS Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at the Abbey gate (entrance to Abbey Gardens) for a town and footpath walk. Public car parks nearby. Toilets / refreshments available. Grade: 2 – 3 60 – 90mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 28th January Thurlow Post code: CB9 7LA Meet at 10.45am at The Cock Public House for an 11.00am start. We walk part of the long distance Stour Valley footpath, via Little Bradley Church and Little Thurlow. Refreshments at The Cock PH. Grade: 3 1 hour to 1 hour 15mins Led by David & Jean Boxall, Maura Green and David Payne

Tuesday 2nd February Sicklesmere Post code: IP30 0BU Meet at 1.30pm in the car park at the Rushbrooke Arms, Sicklesmere for a walk to Rusbrooke Church. Walk of about one and a half hours across fields. Grade 3 Led by Rosemary Currell

Thursday 4th February Haverhill – Meadow Estate Post code: CB9 7LY Meet at 10.45am at Sainsburys car park for an 11am start. Crossing the main road, we walk along the Flood Park bank before descending onto the footpath at Melbourne Bridge. We then walk up to the Tractor Park and through to Howe Road, returning via Cambridge Way. Refreshments at Sainsburys Cafe. Grade: 2 1 hour Led by Poppy Brown, Lian Watkin and Vivienne Gould

Tuesday 9th February West Stow Country Park Post code: IP28 6HG / map ref: 799714 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at West Stow Country Park, which features 125 acres of woods, heathlands, a river and a lake. Parking £1 / £2. Toilets / refreshments available. Grade 2 – 3 2.5 miles / approx. 90mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 11th February Castle Camps Post code: CB21 4SN Meet at 10.45am in the High street for an 11.00am start. We walk through the village and across the fields to the church and the site of the old medieval village and return via a circular route. Refreshments at Castle Camps Village Hall of The Fox & Hounds PH, Steeple Bumpstead. Grade: 4 1 hour to 1 hour 15 mins Led by David & Anthea Payne, Peter & Beryl Wilkens and Jim Foster

Thursday 18th February Haverhill – New Croft (short walk) Post code: CB9 Meet at 10.45am at New Croft football ground car park for an 11.00am start. Walking out behind the school, we head down Long Meadow to Wilsey Wood and then back up a farm track to Chalkstone Way and the New Croft football ground. Refreshments at New Croft. Grade: 3 1 hour Led by David Payne and Wendy & Jim Foster

Thursday 25th February Keddington – Village Footpaths Post code: CB9 7QQ Meet at 10.45am at the Community Centre car park for an 11.00am start. We walk up Kings Hill to Snails Hill and then take the snicket down onto White Horse Lane and a further snicket to School Road, into Millennium Park and onto the river bank walk to Mill Road. From there we walk up Daisy End Lane and Taylors Farm Road to the farm, returning via Dash End and West End Lane. Refreshments at The Plough Inn, Brockley Green. Grade: 2 1 hour to 1 hour 15mins Led by Peter & Beryl Wilkens, Lian Watkin and Lynne Thomas

Thursday 25th February Clare Post Code CO10 8N Meet for a 11.00am start at Clare Country Park. Parking £1.50. Toilets and refreshments available in this attractive small town. A walk through the Country Park, alongside the River Stour, around the town outskirts and across Clare Common, returning through the Priory. Grade 4. 80mins Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Friday 26th February Moreton Hall, Bury St. Edmunds Post code: IP32 7EW / map ref: 875643 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road. A town walk exploring the open spaces with some woodland paths. Free parking. Refreshments available at the pub or café. Grade: 2 – 3 2.5 miles / approx. 75 – 90mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 3rd March Bradfield Woods Post code: IP30 0AQ Meet at 1.30pm at Bradfield Woods for a walk around the woods to see early spring flowers. Approximately an hour on level foothpaths, which can be slippery if wet. Grade 2 Led by Rosemary Currell.

Thursday 3rd March HAVERHILL – Railway Walk West Post Code: CB9 0ER Meet 10.45 am at Haverhill Leisure Centre for an 11.00 am start. We walk west along the disused railway line and then up through the Hales Barn and Chalkstone estates. Refreshments at the Leisure Centre Grade 2. 1hr Led by the Haverhill Walk Leaders

Tuesday 8th March 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. Free parking. On public transport route. Refreshments / toilets available at the Three Horseshoes pub after the walk. Grade 3 – 4 3 miles / 75 – 90mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 10th March BALSHAM – NO DOGS PLEASE Post Code: CB21 4DK Meet 10.45 am at the Black Bull PH car park for an 11.00 am start We walk in a figure of eight around the pretty village and adjoining field footpaths, including part of the Icknield Way. Refreshments at the Black Bull PH. Grade 3. 1 hr to 1.15 hrs. Led by the Haverhill Walk Leaders

Thursday 17th March HAVERHILL – New Croft to Broadlands Post Code: CB9 0LD Meet at 10.45 am at New Croft Football Ground car park for an 11.00 am start. We walk on fieldside footpaths to Broadlands and return via the A143 verge and footpath by the vacant Fox Public House. Refreshments at New Croft. Grade 2. 1 hr to 1.15 hrs. Led by the Haverhill Walk Leaders

Tuesday 22nd March Bradfield Woods, near Felsham Post code: IP30 0AQ / map ref: 935581 Meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start in the car park at the entrance to the wood. Walk on Woodland paths (often muddy) around this Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve, renowned for its Spring flowers. Free parking (donation to SWT appreciated). Toilets. No refreshments. Pub nearby. Grade: 2 – 3 75 – 90mins. Led by Bury Walk Leaders

Thursday 24th March Kirtling Post Code CB8 9PA Meet for 11.00am start in the car park in front of Kirtling Village Hall. A walk around the perimeter of Lucy Wood and then skirting the grounds of Kirtling Towers. Toilets available in the church. An 80 minute circuit. Grade 4. Led by Roger and Jackie Medley

Thursday 24th March GREAT and LITTLE WRATTING Post Code: CB9 7HA Meet 10.45 am at the Karro factory car park for an 11.00 am start. We go past the church at Gt Wratting and head for the water tower. We then follow field side Footpaths across to Lt Wratting church and back to the factory car park. Refreshments at the Red Lion PH, Gt Wratting (a couple of hundred yards along the B1061). Grade 2. 1 hr to 1.15 hrs. Led by David and Anthea Payne

Thursday 31st March HAVERHILL – Puddlebrook Post Code: CB9 8LU Meet 10.45 am at Clements Surgery (please do NOT use their car park) for an 11.00 am start. We walk across the Puddlebrook playing field, carefully cross the by-pass and take the footpath to Ladygate Wood, walk through the wood and then return. Grade 3 l hr. Led by the Haverhill Walk Leaders

ALDEBURGH, LEISTON, SAXMUNDHAM & WALBERSWICK AREA HEALTH WALKS

Tuesday 3rd November Westleton and Dunwich Forest Post Code IP17 3AD Map ref TM459696 Meet at 10:30am in the Westleton Heath Nature Reserve Car Park.. From the B1125 in Westleton take the road signposted Dunwich and Minsmere. The car park is the 2nd one along the road on the left shortly after a sharp right hand bend. A walk through a lovely part of the forest and returning via the original track into Dunwich which would have been busy with trade in the twelve hundreds! There is a short distance of board walk which is on a little known path and therefore not always maintained as well as the major footpaths. Mid walk there is one big hill up, and one sharp hill down. Will be muddy in wet weather. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Refreshments/toilets available in Westleton. Grade 4 2½ miles/ Approx 1½ hours. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 11th November 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 17th November 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 18th November Walberswick 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 1 hour Led by Paul Lacey

Tuesday 24th November 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 27th November Leiston Leisure Centre Post Code IP16 4LS Map ref: TM452620 Meet at 10:30am at the Leiston Leisure Centre, Red House Lane, off the B1122 Leiston to Aldeburgh road. A walk along tracks and footpaths on Leiston Common and Aldringham Walks. Chance of seeing deer and ponies. Can be muddy in places if wet. Dogs welcome on short lead. Free parking. Toilets available at the Sports Centre. Refreshments in Leiston. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 2-3 about 3 miles/ 1½ hours. Led by Fiona Foreman and Judy Chesterfield

Tuesday 1st December Snape Maltings and Gromford Post Code IP17 1SP Map ref TM392575 Meet at 10.30am in the overflow car park at Snape Maltings which is right at the back through the buildings. Leaving the Maltings we walk through farmland and on to the tiny hamlet of Gromford, then over farmland and a narrow lane to the vicinity of Snape church and back via an old track which skirts the back of the village. Toilets and refreshments available at the Maltings. Free Parking. Will be muddy in wet weather. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 3 About 3 miles /1½ hours Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 9th December 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 15th December 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 16th December Walberswick Post code: IP18 / TM490754 Meet at 10.00am 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 (and usually wellies) are must! 5.5km walk. Grade 5 (Stile) 70 -80mins Led by Paul Lacey

Wednesday 30th December Sizewell Beach Post Code IP16 4UH Map ref TM475625 Meet at 11am in the beach car park and join us for walk along a leafy lane, a cliff top path and on the beach. Spectacular views and atmosphere are guaranteed! Toilets are available. Free parking at this time of year. Will be muddy in wet weather. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 2-3 About 2½ - 3 miles/1½ hours Led by Fiona Foreman and Judy Chesterfield

Tuesday 5th January Dunwich Beach Post code IP17 3DE Map ref os 479 706 Meet at 10:30am in the large main car park at Dunwich beach (NOT Dunwich Heath). From the B1125 in Westleton take the road signposted Dunwich and Minsmere and follow the road for 2 ½ miles to Dunwich beach. This walk takes us through woodland, old green tracks, and even the original road, now a track, that was the main entrance to Dunwich, when it was a huge city with loads of Churches! We even walk past the house where L.M.Montgomery first penned her scribblings that went on to be the famous book “Anne of Green Gables”. She was Canadian, but stayed here often with her Grandmother. Along this walk you will also see the new heath that is being formed. Aptly named the Neptune Project. Various bodies and organisations have got together to create a “new” heath so that Suffolk can still enjoy this lovely area, even when the current heath eventually falls into the sea. Will be muddy in wetter weather. Toilets and refreshments at the car park or at the Ship Inn in the village. Dogs welcome on short lead. Not buggy friendly. Grade 3 3 miles about 1¾hrs. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 13th January 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 January 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 January 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 gruesome history of the woods! 2.5km walk. Grade 2 1 hour Led by Paul Lacey

Tuesday 26th January 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 27th January Aldringham Common. Post Code IP16 4QT Map ref: TM455607 Meet at 11am in the Aldringham Common car park. At the Aldringham crossroads (Parrot and Punchbowl) on the B1122 Leiston to Aldeburgh road take the B1353 to Thorpeness. Just after a little turn on the right to the church go left onto a gravelled/grassy car park. A simply lovely walk taking us through grassy tracks, woodland, fens and heathland. Refreshments available nearby at Thorpeness or Parrot and Punchbowl pub. Will be muddy in wet weather. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 4 about 2½ - 3 miles /1 ½ hours. Led by Fiona Foreman and Judy Chesterfield

Tuesday 2nd February Orford. Post Code IP12 2NF Map ref TM425495 Meet 10:30am by the castle. There is limited parking in the centre of the village but there is a large pay and display car park just before the quayside. Some river and some inland tracks. Some short but steep ascents or descents to or from the river. Will be muddy in wet weather. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Toilets 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. Grade 3 Approx 3 ½ miles. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 10th February 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 February 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 February Westleton Car Park, Westleton Rd. Post code: IP18 / map ref: TM 59696 Meet at 10.00am Join us for a walk around the wonderful woodland and heathland of Westleton Heath National Nature Reserve. 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 Led by Paul Lacey

Tuesday 23rd February 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 24th February Saxmundham, Carlton and Kelsale Post Code: IP17 1AT Map ref :TM384638 Meet at 11:15am outside the tennis courts at Carlton Park Sports 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. A pleasant circular walk, mostly through open arable farmland and alongside woodland, skirting the villages of Kelsale and Carlton and passing their picturesque churches. Will be muddy in wet weather. Walk may vary in bad weather. Dogs welcome on short lead. Tea and coffee available after the walk at the Tennis Club. Toilets are available. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 3 - 4 About 3 miles / 1½ hours Led by Fiona Foreman and Judy Chesterfield Tuesday 1st March Knodishall Post Code IP17 1UQ Map ref TM435608 Turn right off the A12 towards Aldeburgh then take the left turn onto the B1069 signed Leiston and Knodishall. Meet at 10.30am in the little car park at the corner of Mill Road, on the left behind the bus stop, opposite the Butchers Arms. There is also a small car park in School Road opposite the entrance to the village hall. We will be walking the small tracks skirting the back of the village, and head into open farm land. (At the start of this walk, sometimes a different track will be used, depending on weather, mud etc.) Walking towards Aldeburgh, we cross the Fens, through Bird's Farm admiring their lovely cattle en route, there are often a lot of calves to see! [Don't worry, they are well fenced off!] Passing the Church we walk to Aldringham, and back to Knodishall via the woods. No toilets or refreshments are available in the village but Leiston and Thorpeness are nearby. Dogs welcome on a short lead. Will be muddy in wet weather. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 3 approx 4 miles/1¾ hours. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman

Wednesday 9th March 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 15th March 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 16th March Walberswick Post code: IP18 / TM490754 Meet at 10.00am 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 (and usually wellies) are must! 5.5km walk. Grade 5 (Stile) 70 -80mins Led by Paul Lacey

Tuesday 22nd March 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 22nd March Sizewell Post Code IP16 4UH / map ref TM474628 Loos available at the car park Meet at 11.30am in the car park £1/2hrs + Unlikely the Sizewell cafe is open. Cafes in Leiston or on the Mere at Thorpeness. A linear walk up the beach or dunes to the Sluice dependent on tide and weather conditions. If we have a time an extra pop on to the RSPB reserve. Watching Little Terns preparing to nest later in the season. Late Returning families of geese travelling to their northern breeding grounds. A walk with a wide vista over the coastal belt to Southwold lighthouse if the light is good. Grade 5 3 miles approx Led by Wickham leaders

Wednesday 30th March Friday Street Saxmundham Post Code IP17 1JX Map ref TM379609 Meet at 11.30am in the overflow car park at Friday Street Farm Shop. The farm shop is on the A1094 signed Aldeburgh, Snape and Leiston at the junction with the A12. It is on the right soon after you have turned. We will walk from the back of the shop skirting the Greenfield Burial Ground and on to John’s Wood and further ancient woodland. The walk is not challenging but there are a couple of fairly low stiles to negotiate. Dogs welcome on short lead. Toilets and refreshments are available at the café. Why not book a table on 01728 602783. Free parking but please use their overflow parking area to the right of the farm shop. Please arrive early if you are a new walker. Grade 5 (stile) about 3 miles/1½ hours Led by Fiona Foreman and Judy Chesterfield

FOREST HEATH HEALTH WALKS

Monday 2nd November Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 5th November 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: 60–90mins. Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 9th November Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 12th November 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 Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 16th November Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 19th November Wild Card – Chevington Post Code: IP29 5QH Meet at 11.00am by Chevington church. The walk will take us into Ickworth Park and through Lownde Wood to the obelisk. A combination of pavements, tracks and grassy surfaces. Some uneven. It will probably be wet, muddy and possibly slippery in places. After the walk we can enjoy a lunch and a drink at the Greyhound pub and use their toilet facilities. Parking: In the road near the church. Grade: 4; Distance: 4 miles; Duration: 90mins. Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 23rd November Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 26th November 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. 2 miles; duration: 60–90mins. Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 30th November Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 3rd December 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 –90mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 7th December Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 10th December 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 cafe building. Parking is free. Grades: 2 and 3–4; Distance: Approx.3 miles; Duration: 60 –90mins. Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 14th December Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 17th December 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: 60-90min. Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 21st December Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Wednesday 23rd December Mildenhall Woods Christmas Special 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. Christmas lunch should be on the menu at the pub! Parking: In pub car park. Grade: 2; Distance: Approx.3 miles; Duration: 60 –90mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 28th December Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Wednesday 30th December New Year Special – Anglesey Abbey Post Code: CB8 9EJ Meet at 11.00am at entrance to Visitor Centre for a walk around the outer areas of Anglesey Abbey, past the mill and through the adjacent open countryside. It might be a bit muddy and slippery in places. Toilets and restaurant at the Visitor Centre. Grade: 2; Distance: around 3 miles; Duration: approx. 60-90mins. Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 4th January Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 7th January 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 Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 11th January Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 14th January 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 – 90mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 18th January Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 21st January 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 cafe building. Parking is free. Grades: 2 and 3–4; Distance: Approx.3 miles; Duration: 60 –90mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 25th January Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 28th January 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 –90mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 1st February Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 4th February 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. 2 miles; Duration: 60–90mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 8th February Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 11th February 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 Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 15th February Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 18th February Forest Heath * Wild Card * Contact Patrick King 01638 578344 or [email protected]. Distance: approx.3 miles; Duration: 60-90 mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 22nd February Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 25th February 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 Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 29th February Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 3rd March 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 Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 7th March Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 10th March Moulton Post code: CB8 8SP Meet at 11.00am at Moulton Village Hall, Bridge Street. A combination of firm paths, uneven tracks and grassy surfaces. Moderate gradients, can be muddy and slippery in places. Roads to cross. Stiles to cross on longer walk, with hills up and down. Beautiful scenery. Parking available at the village hall car park. Refreshments 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 Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 14th March Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 17th March 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 cafe building. Parking is free. Grades: 2 and 3 –4; Distance: Approx.3 miles; Duration: 60 –90mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 21st March Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 24th March 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 –90mins. Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Monday 28th March Newmarket 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: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

Thursday 31st March 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 Forest Heath Walk Leaders

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