Stepping Out in Suffolk Health Walks Nov & Dec 15, Jan, Feb & March 16 DATE ORDER

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1 Stepping Out in Suffolk Health Walks Nov & Dec 15, Jan, Feb & March 16 DATE ORDER 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 Contact us if you would like more information: Health Walks Team, Livewell Suffolk, Adelphi House, Turret Lane, Ipswich. IP4 1DL Tel: info@livewellsuffolk.org.uk Or download a programme at:

2 Let s Get Started! Each walk description will give you information on the grade, time, distance and other possible features on the walk so you will be able to choose walks to suit you. Stepping Out in Suffolk provide short, free Health Walks which take between 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: 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 sent out to all who have requested 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.

3 DATE ORDER Monday 2 nd November Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds Monday 2 nd November Felixstowe Sea Front Post code: IP11 2AE Meet at 10.45am outside the Leisure Centre entrance. A fortnightly Monday morning walk for all, (bank holidays will be skipped to the next week). Start your week off with a refreshing entry level Health Walk along the Promenade at Felixstowe. An average walk of approx. 1-1 ½ hours 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 Monday 2 nd November Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX map Ref TM 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. Pay Car Parks in The HEALTH Centre and on The Hill. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info Grade 1+ and 3-5 split of groups Led by Isabel Smith & Wickham Leaders Monday 2nd November Newmarket 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 Tuesday 3 rd 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: mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders. Tuesday 3rd November Westleton and Dunwich Forest Post Code IP17 3AD Map ref TM Meet at 10:30am in the Westleton Heath Nature Reserve Car Park. From Westleton take the road signposted towards Dunwich and 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. 1¾ hours. Led by Maggie Jennings and Fiona Foreman 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

4 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 miles, 1 hr 30 mins Led by Allison Monk 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 Thursday 5 th 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 Friday 6 th 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: mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders 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 Monday 9 th 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) Monday 9 th November Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds

5 Monday 9th November Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Tuesday 10 th November Blaxhall Post code: IP12 2DY / Map ref: YHTM 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 Bus route 65 double check that bus is travelling through Blaxhall. Please txt if you are travelling by bus and I will make sure we wait for you if you have been delayed. Grade to 3 miles led by Wickham leaders Tuesday 10th November Brightwell Post code: IP10 / Map Reference 24G 442 Meet at!0.30am 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 Tuesday 10 th 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 mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders Wednesday 11 th November RSPB North Warren nature reserve walk Post code: IP16 4NW Map ref: TM 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. Wednesday 11th November Swilland Postcode IP6 9LR (Moon & Mushroom) Meet for a 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 miles 1.5 hours Led by Cynthia Glinos & Helen Howe Thursday 12 th 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. 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 Thursday 12 th 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 15mins. Led by David & Anthea Payne, Wendy & Jim Foster

6 Monday 16 th November Felixstowe Sea Front Post code: IP11 2AE Meet at 10.45am outside the Leisure Centre entrance. A fortnightly Monday morning walk for all, (bank holidays will be skipped to the next week). Start your week off with a refreshing entry level Health Walk along the Promenade at Felixstowe. An average walk of approx. 1-1 ½ hours 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 Monday 16 th November Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds Monday 16th November Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Tuesday 17 th 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: mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders. Tuesday 17 th November Castle Walks, Framlingham Post Code: IP13 9BH Meet at 10.30am outside Castle Inn for a prompt 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 18 th November Benhall Church Post code: IP17 1JL / Map ref: TM 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 or Community Transport 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 miles led by Wickham leaders Wednesday 18 th November Walberswick Post code: IP18 / Map ref: TM 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

7 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 Thursday 19 th 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 20 th 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: mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders Friday 20th November Rattlesden Post code: IP30 0RJ. Meet for 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 Friday 20th November Foxhall Woods Postcode IP45SU (nearby) Meet at 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 23 rd 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) Monday 23 rd November Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds Monday 23rd November Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders

8 Monday 23rd November Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX / map Ref TM 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 The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pm. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups Led by Isabel Smith &Wickham Leaders Tuesday 24 th 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 Tuesday 24 th November RSPB Minsmere nature reserve walk Post code: IP17 3BY Map ref: TM 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 miles / 1-1.5hrs Led by RSPB volunteers trained as Health Walk 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. 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 26 th 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: mins Led by Babergh walk leaders. Thursday 26 th 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 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

9 Friday 27th November Felsham Post code: IP30 0PJ Meet 10.15am for 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 Friday 27th November Leiston Leisure Centre Post Code IP16 4LS Map ref: TM 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 Monday 30 th November Felixstowe Sea Front Post code: IP11 2AE Meet at 10.45am outside the Leisure Centre entrance. A fortnightly Monday morning walk for all, (bank holidays will be skipped to the next week). Start your week off with a refreshing entry level Health Walk along the Promenade at Felixstowe. An average walk of approx. 1-1 ½ hours 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 Monday 30 th November Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds Monday 30th November Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45 mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Tuesday 1 st 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: mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders. Tuesday 1 st December Bromeswell Post code: IP12 2PP / map ref TM Meet at 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 Snape Maltings and Gromford Post Code IP17 1SP Map ref TM 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

10 Tuesday 1 st December Levington Post code: IP10 / Map reference Meet at 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 078A 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. 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 miles, 1 hr 30 mins Led by Allison Monk Thursday 3 rd 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 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 Friday 4 th 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: mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders Friday 4th December Claydon Post Code IP6 Map Ref Meet at 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 Monday 7 th 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)

11 Monday 7 th December Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds Monday 7th December Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Monday 7 th December Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX / map Ref TM 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 The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pm. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups Led by Isabel Smith &Wickham Leaders 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 miles / approx. 60mins Led by Bury Walk Leaders Wednesday 9 th December RSPB North Warren nature reserve walk Post code: IP16 4NW Map ref: TM 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. Wednesday 9th December Sproughton Postcode IP8 3AY (approx) Meet for a 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 miles / 2 hours Led by Cynthia Glinos & Helen Howe Thursday 10 th 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

12 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 14 th December Felixstowe Sea Front Post code: IP11 2AE Meet at 10.45am outside the Leisure Centre entrance. A fortnightly Monday morning walk for all, (bank holidays will be skipped to the next week). Start your week off with a refreshing entry level Health Walk along the Promenade at Felixstowe. An average walk of approx. 1-1 ½ hours 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 Monday 14 th December Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds 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. Monday 14th December Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Tuesday 15 th 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: mins gentle walk. Led by Babergh walk leaders. Tuesday 15 th December Castle Walks, Framlingham Post Code: IP13 9BH Meet at 10.30am outside Castle Inn for a prompt 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 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 Wednesday 16 th December Walberswick Post code: IP18 / TM 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

13 Wednesday 16th December Gt. Blakenham Post Code IP6 0NJ Meet at 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 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 17 th 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 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 Friday 18 th 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: mins. Led by Woodbridge Walk Leaders Friday 18 th December Fire Road 22 Post code: IP13 2AP / Map ref: TM (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 or Community Transport 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 miles led by Wickham leaders Friday 18 th December Wyvales Garden Centre, Bury ST. Edmunds Post code: IP33 2RN / map ref: 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 Monday 21 st December Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds

14 Monday 21st December Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Monday 21st December Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX / map Ref TM 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 The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pm. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups Led by Isabel Smith &Wickham 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 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. Saturday 26 th December Nowton Park and Hardwick Heath BOXING DAY walk Post code: IP29 5LE / map ref: 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 Monday 28 th December Felixstowe Sea Front Post code: IP11 2AE Meet at 10.45am outside the Leisure Centre entrance. A fortnightly Monday morning walk for all, (bank holidays will be skipped to the next week). Start your week off with a refreshing entry level Health Walk along the Promenade at Felixstowe. An average walk of approx. 1-1 ½ hours 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 Monday 28th December Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Monday 28 th December Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds

15 Monday 28 th December Brightwell Post code: IP5 3RG / map ref:tm 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 29 th December Melton riverside Postcode lp12 1LT Map Reference Meet at 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 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 mins. Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Wednesday 30th December Sizewell Beach Post Code IP16 4UH Map ref TM 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 Thursday 31 st December Marlesford Post code: IP13 0AG / map ref TM 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 Game birds in abundance and the chance if quiet of seeing deer. Refreshments at the Café. Grade 5 3 miles Led by Wickham leaders Saturday 2 nd January Denston Longer walk and lunch Post code: CB8 8PW / Map ref: 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 a.s.a.p. Grade : 3 Led by David Payne Monday 4 th January Free Get Walking Mondays! Nowton Park Bury St. Edmunds Monday 4 th 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)

16 Monday 4th January Newmarket Grade: 1 2; Distance: 1.8 miles maximum; Duration: 45mins Led by Forest Heath Walk Leaders Monday 4 th January Wickham Market Post Code: IP13 0QX / map Ref TM 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 The Ipswich Bus arrives 1.55pm. Refreshments at Teapots High St or 46 on The Hill. Info Grade 1+ and 3/5 split of groups Led by Isabel Smith &Wickham Leaders Tuesday 5th January Dunwich Beach Post code IP17 3DE Map ref os 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 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 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 miles, 1 hr 30 mins Led by Allison Monk Thursday 7 th 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: mins Led by Babergh walk leaders. Thursday 7 th 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