& District 2018 Walks 1 January - 31 December 2018

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Date Start Walk Distance Contact Mon 01/01/2018 10:00 Meet at Community Hall in New Years Day 6mi/9.7km Coddenham village. (IP6 9SR, Walk off the excesses of Christmas! TM134545) Sat 06/01/2018 10:00 Car park for Landseer Park off , Orwell Country Park and 4mi/6.4km Landseer Road (IP3 0HL, TM176425) Brazier's Wood As part of the Festival of Winter Walks, Ipswich Ramblers invite you to join us on a stroll through these lovely areas. A good opportunity to see what Ramblers is all about and enjoy the fresh air as Sun 07/01/2018 10:00 Meet at the public car park in Around Dedham 7mi/11.3km Dedham village (pay and display). Turn Country walk though meadows and along the off A12 onto B1029. Car park is about Stour taking in Lawford Church and . 300yd past the bridge on the left. (CO7 6AB, TM058333) Wed 10/01/2018 10:00 meet on the green next to the to circuit 6mi/9.7km boathouse (IP16 4NW, TM471595) A varied walk with views of the coast Sun 14/01/2018 10:00 off B1070 near junction with A137 Update: Cattawade / Dedham 10mi/16.1km roundabout Cattawade Picnic Site car At Dedham the Marlborough Head will be park or train to Manningtree 1 km approx. HAPPY to serve us drinks in a heated bar to start (CO11 1QW, TM100331) while we eat our own sandwiches. If you prefer to cross the road to the Dedham Arts & Crafts Centre ( 10 to 20 % Wed 17/01/2018 10:00 Car park of the Eels Foot Inn, at and around 7mi/11.3km Eastbridge. Take A12 to , the A mix of woods, sea wall, rural countryside. B1122 towards , through Toilets at start, optional lunch after the walk. , follow signs to pub. (IP16 4SN, TM453660) Sun 21/01/2018 10:00 Meet at the car park at the end of Forest 6.5mi/10.5km Woodbridge Airfield runway. Follow the A walk through the forest and heaths. signs to Rendlesham Forest Centre from Wilford Bridge on B1084. Turn right for the Centre and parking is 100 yards beyond Folly Cottage on your right. (IP12 3NF, TM354491) Wed 24/01/2018 10:00 Meet at Broom Hill car park on Trails on the Riverbank 5mi/8.1km Broomheath off Sandy Lane in Starting at the edge of Woodbridge on Broom Woodbridge. Sandy Lane can be Hill, overlooking the Deben estuary, this walk accessed from Ipswich Road (B1438) follows the river bank past Woodbridge Quay near John Grose Garage. (IP12 4DL, to Melton, turning inland to return skirting TM264478) Woodbridge. Sun 28/01/2018 10:00 Free car park signposted off the Hanging Around 6mi/9.7km square in Wickham Market. OS Explorer A country walk through fields, woodland and map 212. (IP13 0QX, TM301558) quiet lanes. Toilets at the start Wed 31/01/2018 10:00 In public car park in Bourne Park Reed beds, meadows and wood - second 6mi/9.7km off Stoke Park Drive (IP2 9YT, attempt TM151419) Country walk - all within the by-pass Sun 04/02/2018 10:00 Meet in dead end part of old A12 in 8.5mi/13.7km Washbrook. Turn left where all routes go Walk to and , hoping to right onto old dual carriageway. (IP8 3LB, find snowdrops on the way. We will have one TM122423) short break. Wed 07/02/2018 10:00 Meet and park in the Recreation Stoke by 6mi/9.7km Ground car park off School Street, Walk along quiet tracks and footpaths with a opposite Stoke by Nayland Primary brief excursion over the golf course. School (the Postcode shown). (CO6 4QY, TL984364) Sun 11/02/2018 10:00 Somersham playing field near Around Somersham. 6mi/9.7km shop. (IP8 4PF, TM088486) Hills, fields and slopes Wed 14/02/2018 10:00 Meet at car park of Shotley for Valentines 6mi/9.7km Community Centre, on B1456 near The Walk around Shotley and then join the villagers Rose pub (IP9 1NJ, TM235350) for their Valentines Lunch (£4.00) (WCs) Sun 18/02/2018 10:00 Park at top of field overlooking the Cliffs 6.5mi/10.5km marshes at Iken picnic site. (IP12 2EN, River, forest and green fields. TM399562) Wed 21/02/2018 10:00 Recreation Ground Around the Fynn Valley 7mi/11.3km Car park 100 yards beyond Red Lion pub Either side of the valley then through it, some on other side of the road (IP12 4RF, road walking TM253473) Sun 25/02/2018 10:00 Meet in car park of Co-op store, Manningtree 8mi/12.9km Riverside Avenue East, Manningtree. Walk along the riverside to Dedham, then back Free parking, but only available during along the Essex Way. Please note that the store opening hours (CO11 1AA, riverside path can be very muddy. TM104319) Wed 07/03/2018 10:00 park on the dead end side of Barham and the Gipping 5mi/8.1km Pesthouse Lane, Barham, towards Walk from Barham to Baylham and back along Barham Pits. Nearest postcode IP6 0PF the river Gipping. Can be extended by self led (IP6 0PF, TM122513) walk around the fishing pits at the end if wished. Possible pub lunch afterwards at The Sorrel Horse Sun 11/03/2018 10:00 Meet at Magdalen Road car park in Hadleigh to Kersey 10mi/16.1km Hadleigh, in long stay area. (IP7 5AD, Hadleigh to Kersey, back via Kersey Tye and TM028424) Hadleigh Heath. Bring food and drink, toilets at start. NOTE This walk is rescheduled from 4th March due to the weather Wed 14/03/2018 10:00 Queens Head, Eye, Suffolk (IP23 Eye Spy 6.5mi/10.5km 7AB, TM144738) Walk from Eye to Braiseworth. Optional lunch afterwards at Queens Head Eye Wed 21/03/2018 10:00 Please Park in the overflow car Butley Oyster 6.5mi/10.5km park at the rear of the pub. (IP12 3NZ, From Butley Oyster pass through TM368509) Corner, Staverton Park and The Thicks. Optional lunch at the Pub Sun 25/03/2018 10:00 Park in Station Yard in Needham Around 10.5mi/16.9km Market. Station Yard is on the right as A circular walk passing through Darmsden, you enter the main street from Ipswich. Barking, Battisford and Badley. Please bring (IP6 8AS, TM090548) food and drink for a picnic stop. Wed 28/03/2018 10:00 Park at car park at Snape cross Snape 6.5mi/10.5km roads, the other side of the road from the Countryside and riverside. church. (IP17 1QL, TM395592) Wed 04/04/2018 10:30 Meet in car park of Stour Wood, on Stour Wood, Wrabness 6.2mi/10km B1352 road between Wrabness and Walk through Stour Wood and, if we are lucky, Ramsey. There is a brown sign to car see a carpet of wood anemones. Beautiful river park. Note start time as leader will come views and see Grayson Perry's interesting by train to Wrabness and probably walk house. back to Mistley/Manningtree. Anyone wishing for a longer walk is welcome to join that return. (CO12 5ND, TM190309) Sun 08/04/2018 10:00 Meet at car park in Wivenhoe at Wivenhoe, River Colne and Alresford Creek 8mi/12.9km bottom of High Street on right. Entrance Wivenhoe Woods followed by lovely views of is off Clifton Terrace. Explorer 184 (CO7 Colne. Pub stop possible afterwards for food 9AB, TM038217) and/or drink. Selection of . Black Buoy Inn? This walk has been rescheduled from 18 March. Wed 11/04/2018 10:00 Meet at public car park at Dunwich to Eastbridge and back a different 9mi/14.5km beach. [WCs] (IP17 3EN, TM479707) way From Dunwich beach, across Walks to Eastbridge, then out to the coast, along the beach to the Coastguard cottages, then via the back to Dunwich. Probable end time: 2.15pm Sun 15/04/2018 10:00 Bourne Park car park. Entry off Bourne Park Ipswich to Alton Water 11mi/17.7km Stoke Park Drive Circular Ipswich. Roughly opposite St Peters Bourne Park car park. Entry off Stoke Park Church. (IP2 9YT, TM151419) DriveIpswich. Roughly opposite St Peters Church. Picnic Lunch - bring sandwiches and drink. Wed 18/04/2018 08:30 Meet at Broomheath picnic site off Woodbridge for breakfast 6mi/9.7km Sandy Lane, Woodbridge. Near John Riverside and country walk with a stop for Grose garage. breakfast en route If you DO NOT want the breakfast stop, meet outside Woodbridge rail station at 10.00 am (IP12 4DL, TM264477) Sun 22/04/2018 10:00 (south) car park . Off Sutton Heath 7mi/11.3km B1083 Wilford Bridge to Road, A circular walk though heath and forest. 2km from entrance to Sutton Hoo. (IP12 3TG, TM306475) Wed 25/04/2018 10:00 Park in Lemons Hill Bridge NORTH Alton Water and woodland 6mi/9.7km car park (free) (IP9 2NH, TM137377) Parts of Alton Water, woodland and with the co-operation of Mother Nature there could be bluebells! Thu 26/04/2018 10:00 Great Finborough playground car Around the Finboroughs 5mi/8.1km park off Middlefield Drive (IP14 3AA, Dogs welcome to join Brady the Border Terrier TM012576) and his rambling owner on a walk taking in Gt and Little Finborough churches, extensive views and peaceful farmland. Optional pub lunch afterwards. Sun 29/04/2018 10:00 Meet at car park of village A Poet's walk from Bredfield 6mi/9.7km hall. Turn off A12 N of Woodbridge; turn A circular country walk around Bredfield. right at old pump [signposted & ] and hall is on your right. (IP13 6BA, TM269531) Wed 02/05/2018 Starting point of walk is Old Palace Lane, Sonia's Thames walk (we have one place 8mi/12.9km Richmond. See Meeting point for coach available on the coach) pickup point (TW9 1PQ, TQ173748) Pack your picnic hamper and join us on a surprisingly rural 8 mile ramble from Richmond to Hampton Court Palace, passing Eel Pie Island, Teddington Lock and Kingston. Return pickup 4pm at The Palace. Sun 06/05/2018 10:00 South on A12 from Ipswich. Leave Fordham Heath & Colne Valley 6.5mi/10.5km at jcn with A1124 which is south of Valley, open land, woods and bluebells (if Colchester. Back over A12 and follow Mother Nature permits) sign to Eight Ash Green. Turn right through houses, pass Cricketer's Arms ph and then turn left at jcn. Parking 400 yds on your left. (CO3 9TA, TL943263) Wed 09/05/2018 13:30 Meet at car park of Bredfield Bredfield for Tea and Cake, mid/short walk 4mi/6.4km Village Hall. Turn off A12 N of A slightly longer walk option before joining for Woodbridge; turn right at old pump tea, cake and a chat [signposted Dallinghoo & Charsfield] and hall is on your right. (IP13 6AX, TM269530) Wed 09/05/2018 14:00 Meet at car park of Bredfield Bredfield for Tea and Cake easy short walk 2.5mi/4km Village Hall. Turn off A12 N of A short walk option before joining together for Woodbridge; turn right at old pump tea, cake and a chat [signposted Dallinghoo & Charsfield] and hall is on your right. (IP13 6AX, TM269530) Sun 13/05/2018 10:00 Meet at the car park adjacent to Circular walk from 10.5mi/16.9km Blythburgh church. (IP19 9LR, Walk from Blythburgh to and TM451753) , making use of ferry if running (bring some cash). Picnic lunch en route and should be a chance to buy a drink somewhere. Wed 16/05/2018 10:30 The walk itself will start from Cromer Camp and Coast Circular 9mi/14.5km Cromer Station at approx 10.30am. Taking in Cromer, a Roman Camp, picnic at However the Group will meet at Ipswich Beeston Bump, West and East Runton railway station in time to catch the 8.44 returning to Cromer for return train back to am train to Norwich. Approx cost of return Ipswich at 2.55 pm. See website for full details ticket to Cromer with railcard or group and other return options. discount is £12.40 (NR27 9SW, TG213420) Sun 20/05/2018 10:00 Just south of the White Horse pub, Round Alton Water 7.4mi/11.9km off A137, and just north of From Lemons Hill North Car Park we will walk the bridge over the reservoir (IP9 2NH, clockwise round the lake, calling for a break at TM137377) the café near Stutton. There are a few short, sharp climbs, but no stiles. Wed 23/05/2018 10:00 Meet at the car park at Cretingham 7mi/11.3km Bell Public House. IP13 7BJ. Explorer Easy walking with moderate inclines and two 212 (IP13 7BQ, TM228602) stiles. Optional lunch at Cretingham Bell. http://www.cretinghambell.com Sun 27/05/2018 10:00 parking on green area off Tymmes , Park 6mi/9.7km Place (IP13 6JE, TM250506) A walk to Boulge Park and farmland Wed 06/06/2018 10:00 Meet at car park of Swanns Heath & Sutton Hoo 6mi/9.7km Nursery. From Wilford Bridge over the Woodland, heath and river views. Deben, take first exit off roundabout. In one mile fork left onto A1152 (signed to Snape). In 400 yds turn right down driveway to nursery. Lunch available at Wild Blackberry Café in the grounds. (IP12 2PN, TM309505) Sun 10/06/2018 10:00 Car Park next to the school (CO8 Beehive, Dragon, St George & Churches 10.5mi/16.9km 5DQ, TL903339) Bures circular walk visiting churches & the Bee Hive pub, lunch optional or picnic. Opportunities for historical information sharing . Wed 13/06/2018 10:00 Meet at parking area opposite the Circular walk from Snape Church 6mi/9.7km church on Snape crossroads at junction A circular walk, going north-east from the start A1094 and B1069 (IP17 1QL, TM395592) point and then returning via Sun 17/06/2018 10:00 Car park at Westleton Heath, 2km Westleton and Dunwich Heaths 10.5mi/16.9km from Westleton on the left of the As well as the heaths, we will pass through Westleton to Dunwich Road, just before forests and along the coast. Stop at the woods. (IP17 3DD, TM459696) Coastguard Cottages on Dunwich Heath for lunch. Bring a picnic or use the cafe. Wed 20/06/2018 10:00 At Ipswich end of Grundisburgh and Berg 6.5mi/10.5km village turn down driveway opposite a A country walk. Footpath sign to Recreation Ground. (IP13 6UT, TM222503) Sun 24/06/2018 10:00 Cattawade picnic site (CO11 1QW, /Bentley 11.7mi/18.8km TM100331) Walk through Great Martin's Hill Wood. Return along the River Stour. Picnic lunch stop. Wed 27/06/2018 10:00 Sandgalls picnic site, Take the Tunstall Trails 5.5mi/8.8km A1152 from Melton to Rendlesham and A ramble through Tunstall forest , along the thence B1069 to Snape. About a mile Sandlings walk and across Heath beyond Tunstall, take a right turn signed along public rights of way and an open access to Iken and .The Sandgalls area picnic site is on the right in about a quarter of a mile (IP12 2EJ, TM380559) Wed 04/07/2018 10:30 Meet and start the day well with a Ale Trail 3.5mi/5.6km sustaining breakfast at The Cricketers Crossing parkland & waterways, explore some Crown Street, Ipswich (IP1 3JA, of Ipswich's oldest and newest licensed TM162448) hostelries on this leisurely stroll. To include the Greyhound, Steamboat Tavern and The Dove. Over 18's only. Sun 08/07/2018 10:00 Turn left immediately after the & Stour shore 6mi/9.7km Baker's Arms on the right if coming from Walk from village hall to & return Holbrook direction. (IP9 1BL, TM188349) along the shore. An opportunity for a drink at the Baker's Arms at the end of the walk. Wed 11/07/2018 10:00 Meet at car park of ByPass Nursery Around The Wenhams 6mi/9.7km at Capel St Mary. Parking opposite car A country walk wash. (TM097379) Thu 12/07/2018 12:00 Bromeswell Village Hall. School Summer picnic and afternoon walk 4mi/6.4km Lane Bromeswell (IP12 2PZ, TM301506) The group summer picnic will be at Bromeswell village hall at 12 noon followed by a walk of approx 4 miles at about 1pm. Feel free to come along even if you don’t fancy the walk, we would love to see Sun 15/07/2018 10:00 Bredfield village hall (IP13 6BA, Bredfield to Hasketon 6mi/9.7km TM269531) A level walk mainly through farmland. Mon 16/07/2018 19:00 Shotley Community Centre right of Stour & Orwell Rivers 4.5mi/7.2km the main road near the Rose Inn. (IP9 Along the Orwell, across the peninsula and 1NJ, TM235350) return along the river Stour. Wed 18/07/2018 10:00 Meet at the large lay-by on Freston Freston to Pinmill 6.5mi/10.5km Hill. Drive under the Orwell Bridge, along Riverside, wood and countryside walk. the Strand, and second lay-by on your left going up hill just before the village sign for Freston. WCs at Pinmill. (IP9 1AA, TM175400) Sun 22/07/2018 10:00 Magdalen Road car park- long stay Hadleigh/ 11.7mi/18.8km area (IP7 5AD, TM027425) Walk by Aldham church to Elmsett. Continue to and Hadleigh. Bring picnic lunch Wed 25/07/2018 10:00 Park and meet at the car park of Debenham 6mi/9.7km Debenham Leisure Centre (adjacent to A country walk around Debenham. The leader the High School) in Gracechurch Street. will select the route nearer the walk date Please use the parking spaces on the far depending on weather and footpath conditions. side next to the Bowls Club. (IP14 6BL, TM165630) Sun 29/07/2018 10:00 lay-by. Toilets Frostenden to & Benacre 12mi/19.3km available. (NR34 7HR, TM483818) Circular walk including Covehithe church, exploring Benacre Broad and a stretch of the path. Picnic lunch & pub stop after lunch around 2.30 to 3pm. Walking all the way along the Wed 01/08/2018 10:00 Meet at the Shannon Bucklesham with Buckles 6mi/9.7km public house car park or layby opposite. Moderate walking to Brightwell, touching IP10 0DR. TM243418 (IP10 0DR, and back via Bucklesham Hall. 4 TM243418) stiles and some cross field paths. Optional pub lunch. http://thebuckleshamshannon.co.uk/ Sun 05/08/2018 10:00 By the pond at the boat house. Thorpeness - Aldeburgh including 7mi/11.3km (IP16 4NW, TM471595) Aldeburgh meadows Walk westward past the windmill, along the disused railway line to Aldeburgh and down onto the meadows to the Alde. Follow the riverbank round to the town and back along the seafront. Wed 08/08/2018 10:00 Street Parking half way up Bourne Ipswich to Circular 12mi/19.3km Hill (IP2 8NH, TM161417) Circular Walk Ramblers Menu at Red Lion Chelmondiston or Picnic If bus timetables remain the same, it is possible to do half day walk and catch bus back to Ipswich @ 13:00 outside Red Lion Sun 12/08/2018 10:00 Meet at village car park, next to Shotley , Stour and Orwell 11mi/17.7km Red Lion ph in the middle of Circular walk around the peninsular from Chelmondiston. (IP9 1DZ, TM204371) Chelmondiston. Bring food for a picnic lunch at Shotley. There will be an opportunity to buy drinks. Mon 13/08/2018 19:00 The Street, Harkstead (IP9 1BU, Bakers Arms Harkstead to Holbrook Creek 4mi/6.4km TM188347) Start Bakers Arms, Harkstead. Parking on road plus a car park on the road opposite to the pub. Harkstead to Holbrook Creek return, Wed 15/08/2018 10:00 Meet near bus cafe in cul de sac Newbourne and Brightwell 6.5mi/10.5km near A12 / Foxhall Road roundabout Morning walk through Newbourne Nature (IP10 0BH, TM249442) Reserve returning via Brightwell round woodland and fields Sun 19/08/2018 10:00 Meet at car park on Westleton Westleton & Dunwich Heath 6.5mi/10.5km Heath. Take Dunwich Road out of Heathland and hopefully we will see the Westleton village and approx. 1.5 miles heather at its best. car park on left just before woodland starts. (IP17 3DB, TM459696) Wed 22/08/2018 10:00 train station. Saxmundham, and the Gull Stream 7mi/11.3km Expected train from Woodbridge arrives The route is from Saxmundham station and 09:53 (IP17 1BW, TM385631) covers some beautiful countryside before returning via Kelsale. Train from Ipswich (09:17), Woodbridge (09:32) or Melton (09:36) arrive Saxmundham 09:53. Sun 26/08/2018 10:00 Meet at entrance to Village Hall car Bentley and around 5mi/8.1km park. Parking near the village hall or The Woods and rivulets in the Bentley area Case is Altered pub and village store. (IP9 2BN, TM110368) Sun 02/09/2018 10:00 Meet at car park in Fore Street, Around 12.5mi/20.1km Framlingham. Turn right off B1116 from A walk through farmland around Framlingham A12 onto B1119 and car park (free at following part of the Brownsord Way, returning time of writing) almost immediately on past the castle and the mere. Toilets near start. right, before small church. Please car Bring food & drink for picnic stop. share if possible as spaces can be limited. (IP13 9DQ, TM284633) Wed 05/09/2018 10:40 Email walk leader to register Cambridge Guided Tour and Walk to 8mi/12.9km interest and book place. Meet at Ipswich Grantchester. Station to catch 09.20 train to Cambridge, Train to Cambridge, 2 hour guided walking tour approx walk start 10:40 (CB1 2GA, (approx cost £5-6), picnic by River, tea at TL462572) Orchard Tea Gardens and return to Ipswich on 16.44. Numbers limited to 20, with priority to Ipswich Ramblers. Sun 09/09/2018 10:00 Meet on The Green outside of the Thorpeness & environs 6mi/9.7km boathouse/café. (IP16 4NW, TM471595) Heath and woodland, possibly coastal paths as well. Wed 12/09/2018 10:00 Car park of & Hiking around Hintlesham 6mi/9.7km Chattisham Community Hall opposite the Countryside walk church in the middle of Hintlesham. (IP8 3PS, TM086434) Wed 19/09/2018 10:00 Car park of YM Rugby Club near St Around the Fynn Valley 6mi/9.7km Andrews church, Rushmere (TM198461) A 6 mile morning walk with the help of Sandra, through fields and woodland. Wed 26/09/2018 10:00 Park and meet at Dunwich Beach Dunwich 6mi/9.7km car park (free but donation requested for A walk through Dunwich Forest then over the local charities). Toilets available. (IP17 heath for coffee stop at the Coastguard 3EN, TM479706) Cottages (NT). Return to start along the cliff path and via the Friary. Sun 30/09/2018 10:00 Parking area opposite All Saints Sudbourne and Orford 12mi/19.3km Church, Sudbourne. (IP12 2BP, Starting at Sudbourne church, through the TM421519) forest, out to , through Sudbourne Park, round the river wall to Orford Quay for lunch, then return to the cars. Note, there is also a 6.5m option, Wed 03/10/2018 10:00 The Sorrel Horse Pub, . The Sorrel Horse 6.3mi/10.1km IP12 3HD Circular walk, follows lanes, farmers tracks, There is a Pub car park, not over large, river paths and meadows. some parking available on the road (IP12 3EY, TM319446) Fri 05/10/2018 10:00 Meet at Orford Quay to catch boat A guided walk around Orford Ness 7mi/11.3km to the Ness (IP12 2NU, TM425495) This walk is now fully booked. The cost is £10 for members and non-members - pay on the day. Please contact Keith to book. Bring a picnic lunch as there are no catering facilities on the Ness Sun 07/10/2018 10:00 Meet at parking area opposite the Tunstall Forest area 10.5mi/16.9km church on Snape crossroads at junction Passing through Tunstall Forest via Blaxhall. A1094 and B1069 (IP17 1QL, TM395592) Coffee stop at Snape Maltings. Bring a picnic lunch. Wed 10/10/2018 10:00 Overflow car park at Thornham Thornham & Wickham Skeith 6mi/9.7km Walks. Off A140 follow brown signs from Country park and woodland. The White Horse Inn. (IP23 8HH, Several pubs in the area available for lunch, TM097715) although The White Horse Inn gets my personal recommendation for food standards and economy. Sun 14/10/2018 10:00 Park at Coddenham Village Hall Coddenham/ Crowfield Church 8.5mi/13.7km (IP6 9PS, TM133544) Walk to picturesque Crowfield Church Wed 17/10/2018 10:00 DIVERSION. Unexpectedly the Baylham Church to Bonny Wood and back 6.5mi/10.5km main road is planned to be closed, water NOTE DIVERSION IN PLACE TO START. repair. So from B1113 take the first Countryside walk around Baylham. Opportunity turning from Ipswich,around the top of to have a cup of tea or coffee at the end in village to Church lane on left and car park Baylham Church or join us for a picnic lunch as is on the right (IP6 8JT, TM101516) well. Sun 21/10/2018 10:00 Park at Helmingham School on Deer Helmingham (N.B. Road closure) 6.5mi/10.5km B1077. Car share if possible. Due to Includes strolling through the deer park with a ongoing roadworks on the B1077 fine view of Helmingham Hall. There are 3 tall ( to Witneshan) the road is ladder stiles and a few cross field paths closed after the Flynn Valley golf club. Alternatives are available via Tuddenham or Henley. (IP14 6EX, TM192591) Wed 24/10/2018 08:00 Coach cost, pickup locations and Hampstead Heath and Highgate Cemetery 6.5mi/10.5km times will be confirmed by walk leader 6-7m Walk on Hampstead Heath, lunch, then direct when place is booked. Coach cost guided tour of Highgate Cemetery(£12). Coach approx £16 (IP1 3DH, TM164447) from Ipswich. Numbers limited with Ipswich Ramblers priority. Places must be booked with walk leader Wed 24/10/2018 09:45 Station Car Park. Wickham Market (Campsea Ashe) Station to 6mi/9.7km Take a train leaving Ipswich 9:17, Melton Woodbridge 9:32 or Melton: 9:36. Arrive Walk from Station in Campsea Ashe back to at Campsea Ashe at 9:42. If catching Melton, via Ufford and Bromeswell. train at Melton, use either station car park or Melton Riverside car park towards Wilford Bridge. (IP13 0PT, TM325557) Sun 28/10/2018 10:00 Hoist Covert car park. Drive past Walberswick and Southwold 7.5mi/12.1km Walberswick parish church and turn Alan West will be leading this walk instead of sharp right back on yourself for about half Rob. Figure of eight walk around Walberswick mile - car park is on right going under an and Southwold, The walk will use the ferry to overhead barrier (IP18 6UX, TM483744) cross the river Blyth as the Bailey bridge is closed until Wed 31/10/2018 11:00 Bredfield Village Hall. The Street. Short walk and AGM with lunch 4mi/6.4km Bredfield. Coming from A12 go past the Walk around Bredfield before the AGM and a church and the village hall is on your right delicious soup lunch with pudding in the village (IP13 6AX, TM269530) hall. Nominations for Chair and Treasurer required. Note later start time! Wed 07/11/2018 10:00 Turn right off B1069 towards Iken Tunstall Forest and piglets 7mi/11.3km and carpark is on the right (IP12 2EJ, A circular walk through Tunstall Forest, with a TM381559) slight addition along the edge of fields - where there usually be pigs. Sun 11/11/2018 10:00 Leave Ipswich going N on B1077, Ashbocking & Otley area 6mi/9.7km thro' and at jcn with B1078 Countryside walking [Ashbocking village] straight over and driveway to Suffolk Wildlife Trust is approx. 400yds on your left. NO entry before 9.30am. (IP6 9JY, TM182541) Wed 14/11/2018 10:00 Bucklesham Village Hall (IP10 Bucklesham & Brightwell 5.5mi/8.8km 0DR, TM243418) Sturdy gear advisable. Sun 18/11/2018 10:00 Meet at car park north of Lemons Holbrook Park and Alton Water 6.5mi/10.5km Hill Bridge over Alton Water. Take left A circular walk around Holbrook Park and turn off A137 from Ipswich for returning via Alton Water Tattingstone. Turn left at White Horse and the bridge is in 1/2 mile. (IP9 2NH, TM137377) Wed 21/11/2018 10:00 Melton Riverside car park. Melton/Woodbridge 6.2mi/10km This is situated on the righthand side of Circular walk through wooded areas, a short A1152 on the Wilford Bridge side of level amount of Woodbridge footpaths and street crossing at Melton Station. (IP12 1LT, leading to the river bank back to Melton TM287503) Opportunity for lunch at Wilford Bridge Pub on completion Sun 25/11/2018 10:00 Woodlands Road car park. 9.7mi/15.6km Woodlands Road runs between Raydon Circular walk 9.7 miles, approximately 3hrs 20 and Hintlesham and the car park is where minutes around Raydon Great Wood & the road crosses the disused railway. (IP7 Hadleigh. 5QD, TM060404) Please bring a picnic lunch although there is an opportunity for a pub stop in Hadleigh around 1.30. Wed 28/11/2018 10:00 Henley Community Centre, Church Henley & Barham 6.3mi/10.1km Meadows, Ashbocking Road, Henley IP6 A circular walk around Henley & Barham Field 0RP (IP6 0RP, TM158514) edges, cross field paths and country lanes. Sun 02/12/2018 10:00 Car park of Otley Village Hall, Otley to 6mi/9.7km Chapel Road off B1077 (IP6 9NT, Following footpaths we make our way to TM205553) Swilland church with its interesting tower, the architect has a road named after him in Ipswich. Do you know who he is? Sun 09/12/2018 10:00 On street parking on Trimley High Last chance to see .... 5mi/8.1km Road near Hand in Hand (IP11 0RN, Many tracks to cross. TM271378) Wed 12/12/2018 10:00 Park in Chequers ph car park, The Chequers at Gt Blakenham for Baylham 6mi/9.7km opposite the church on B1113 in Gt * Darmsden Blakenham. (IP6 0NG, TM117507) Country walk. Optional lunch available at The Chequers. Sun 16/12/2018 10:00 Pesthouse Lane Barham (IP6 0PE, Barham to Ipswich 8mi/12.9km TM123511) Circular walk from Barham to Ipswich Wed 19/12/2018 10:30 The Cricketers, Crown Street, Ale Trail 4mi/6.4km Ipswich (IP1 3JA, TM163448) Let's raise a glass to Santa! Starting with Breakfast at the Cricketers, relaxed pace with frequent refreshment stops, including the Woolpack and the Fat Cat. Christmas jumpers optional. Sun 23/12/2018 10:00 Stour Wood Nature Reserve Car Wrabness Mulled wine and Mince Pies 6mi/9.7km Park. Wrabness and around then enjoy a mince pie Off B1352 Wrabness to Ramsey Road and glass of mulled wine to celebrate (CO12 5ND, TM190310) Sun 30/12/2018 10:00 Car Park of Melford Country Park, Sudbury and Swans from 7.5mi/12.1km left hand side of Borley Road, having Country Park turned along B1064 at Rodbridge Corner. A walk from Melford Country Park, (CO10 9HH, TL858437) commencing along the Valley Walk, passing Wood with elevated views of Sudbury, passing Gainsborough's House and through meadows by the Stour, with Swans at

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