13TH MAY TO 4TH JUNE THE SUFFOLK WALKING FESTIVAL 2017 ING O AL O 20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY

Transcription

1 TH TO 4TH THE SUFFOLK THE SUFFOLK WLKIG FEIVL 2017 O YERS IVERSRY 017 O THE 2 FO SUF LK O L O TIV ES IG O LK F W

2 2 Welcome to the Suffolk Walking Festival YOU YOU RE RE IVIT TO PRTY!!! 2017 marks The Suffolk Walking Festivals 10th Birthday and we would love it if you joined us to help celebrate this wonderful event. Heath or speed dating where you could meet new friends or partner. We are sure that the programme has a walk that will take your fancy. We have over 100 walks on offer, providing the opportunity to explore the wonderful and diverse Suffolk countryside; stroll around medieval towns, ambles along the coast or wanders through our stunning countryside and enjoy the landscapes of our two reas of Outstanding atural Beauty. Families, we have a selection of walks for you around the half term period from golden mile walks between parks and museums in Lowestoft to activity routes in Ipswich and Sudbury and even a trail or two at Jimmy s Farm. We are sure that they will be a great day out for all the family. The Classic and Mega Challenge walks return, offering walkers the opportunity to explore the Stour Valley; a 63-mile route crossing the Suffolk countryside and dipping into Essex. Choose either to complete the route over a leisurely 4 days or if you really want to push yourself why not try it in 30 hours! ot forgetting our launch day with a variety of 10 different walks to try at Sutton Hoo, perhaps you would enjoy being one of the first to test their latest trail which will have its debut at the launch or perhaps the gruesome grave walk is more for you? With a variety of themed walks from uelling ragons in Sudbury, bird watching as you stroll around Westleton We look forward to seeing you as you celebrate with us, make new friends, have fun, and perhaps enjoy a slice of cake or two! 3 message from our patron. I m really looking forward to this year s Walking Festival and very proud to be part of it as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Over the decade the festival has grown hugely and now there are walks across the whole county and for all sorts of people - there s bound to be something for you whether its history or nature you love or just the chance to have a sociable stroll. nd if you love a longer walk you re not forgotten either because there are also the Challenge and Mega challenge walks again this year! In these days, when we re being encouraged to be healthy, walking is one of the things that most of us can do without it costing a fortune or being too physically demanding. ll you need is some suitable footwear and a raincoat just in case! I love the way walking gets me up close and personal to the county I live in whether it s strolling through the town or plodding along the coast. This year there are over 100 walks programmed so far so have a look and book yourself in! Lesley olphin Producer/Presenter BBC Radio Suffolk Suffolk s Year of Walking celebrates walking in Suffolk, promotes walking events and encourages new walking opportunities. Running from May 2016 to May 2017 it has supported and profiled a diverse range of walking opportunities from Beat the Street, Pigs Gone Wild and Walking Football to health walks, ghost tours and beach litter picks. Suffolk s Year of Walking started with the 2016 Suffolk Walking Festival and will end with the 2017 Suffolk Walking Festival. For more information visit The Suffolk Walking Festival are excited to announce that Suffolk Secrets have become the Official ccommodation Partner of the festival. Suffolk Secrets, the county s leading holiday cottage letting agency is proud to be the official accommodation partner of the tenth Suffolk Walking Festival. With over 500 cottages across the county in all the most popular destinations including Southwold, ldeburgh, Woodbridge, Lavenham and Long Melford. Suffolk Secrets is bound to have the perfect holiday home for your next walking holiday or break. To view the full portfolio visit

3 4 f GERL IFOMTIO Partners We are grateful to our media partners ET, Suffolk Magazine and BBC Radio Suffolk; particularly our patron Lesley olphin, for their ongoing promotion of our festival. Special thanks to all our walk leaders and organisations, who make the festival so enjoyable, We hope you will enjoy your walks, meet new people, and have fun. Please take a few moments to read the following: Walk Information ll stated distances and duration times are approximate. Every effort has been made to ensure they are as accurate as possible. ogs Suffolk County Council s iscover Suffolk Where dogs are permitted on the walk, team are delighted to be working in please ensure they are kept under control partnership with all the local authorities in and clean up after them responsibly. Suffolk, Suffolk s Year of Walking and Suffolk ssistance dogs may be accepted where Secrets. there is no dog symbol. Cancellation and Refund Policy isclaimer Whilst we endeavour to make all our walks as safe and as enjoyable as possible, any event attended is done so at your own risk. ue care has been exercised in organising the WLKIG FEIVL, however the COUCIL and sponsors accept no liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes. You are advised to check your own personal accident cover before taking part. You should choose walks within your capabilities; the walk leaders are experienced but must take your word that you are sufficiently fit for the grade of walk you have chosen. In the event of any unforeseen circumstances, the Suffolk Walking Festival partners reserve the right to change or cancel a walk with prior notice. esigned and printed by: Vertas esign & Print, Ipswich, Suffolk. Tel: The walk leader will be at the start of the walk regardless of the weather, but if the walk must be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, we will endeavour to contact you beforehand. Please leave a mobile phone number and an address, when you book. Refunds will not be given unless a walk is cancelled by the organisers or their agents. Further Information Please visit Children or Children are welcome on most walks, those Suffolk.Walkingfestival@suffolk.gov.uk under 16 s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking Your Tickets Walk start location It is essential to book your place on all our walks in advance as this will enable us to manage the Walk description Estimated time group size effectively. Walk distance ll bookings are made via Ticket Source who charge a booking fee, which will be added to the cost of your ticket. walks do not incur a booking charge. Walk start location Walk fee Further walk details will be provided prior to your walk. Slow suitable for most levels of fitness (2mph) You can book in a variety of ways: Medium a moderate level online at of fitness is required (3mph) Fast a good level of fitness is required (4mph) by phone via the telephone box office Endurance an exceptional level of fitness is required Own pace Whatever speed available Mondays to Fridays, 9.00M to 7.00PM you feel comfortable doing (excluding bank holidays) and Saturdays 9.00M to 5.00PM. Please note this service is run by an Car parking (charges may apply) external company who will not be able to answer any non-booking queries. Please bring a packed lunch For further Wheelchair accessible Suffolk.Walkingfestival@suffolk.gov.uk Toilet facilities or visit any of the tourist information centres ogs allowed listed below: Children welcome Bury St Edmunds: Tel The pex, 1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3F Pushchair accessible Ipswich: Tel St Stephen s Church, St Stephens Lane, Ipswich IP1 1P Lavenham: Tel Lady Street, Lavenham CO10 9R Stowmarket: Tel Museum of East nglian Life, Stowmarket IP 1L Sudbury: Tel The Library, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2 Key to symbols 5

4 6 6 LUCH WLKS 1 Launch Jaunt 4 Burial Mounds Tour 10 dult 6 Child C Sutton Hoo, where kings were buried with vast amounts of treasure, is home to the richest burial ground to ever be found in orthern Europe. There are around 18 burial mounds for you to discover on your visit to Sutton Hoo. Explore the exhibition hall and transport back in time as you view replicas of the treasures found within the site, and enjoy a wander through the burial chamber reconstruction. With all the walks (excluding the ightingale ight time Stroll) including admission to the exhibition and burial mounds, why not bring your family friends along to make a day of it?! 12.30pm Explore Sutton Hoo s Woodland creatures call this place home. 6 dult 3 Child ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge 3J IP12 3 Bluebell Woods Go off the beaten track and explore the hidden woodland at Sutton Hoo 11.30am with one of our expert volunteers. Hopefully there will be a carpet of bluebells in bloom for you to enjoy! 6 Guided Tramper Tour M Y 6 ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge 3J IP12 Travel back in time and learn about how the nglo-saxons who lived, died and were buried here. You will be guided around the burial site on the new interactive family trail by our Education Officer. This walk is specifically aimed at a family audience. This walk is specifically aimed at a family audience. and see what site warden 11.00am with our 5 The Time Traveller s Guide to Sutton Hoo ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge 3J IP12 iscover the burial ground of kings our volunteers. Hear of expert 11.30am with one about the amazing history of this site from nglo-saxon burials to Tudor grave robbers and archaeological discoveries that changed our perception of the so-called ark ges forever. ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge 3J IP12 M Y For the first time we are delighted to offer not 1 but 11 different launch walks to choose from, including a Gruesome Graves Walk, the perfect way for children to learn about the burial mounds or enjoy a stroll with ational Trust rchaeologist ngus. 6 dult 3 Child 1¼ hrs 6 dult 3 Child M Y 2 Family Woodland Walk ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge 3J IP12 Join us as we celebrate the 10th the Suffolk Festival. Walking year of 10.45am Enjoy refreshments (included in ticket cost) before heading out on the first of the days launch walks, where you will discover the burial grounds of kings with one of the ational Trust expert volunteers. Hear about the amazing history of this site, from nglo-saxon burials to Tudor grave robbers and archaeological discoveries that changed our percpetion of the so-called ark ges forever. ome along and celebrate the launch of the 10th Suffolk Walking Festival at Sutton Hoo and discover the nglo-saxon burial mounds. 7 www. suffolkwalking suffolk walking 6 dult 3 Child ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge 3J IP12 guided walk around Sutton following the suitable for route 1.30pm Hoo, motorised mobility scooters. 3 Trampers are available to hire free of charge (please specify need when booking).

5 8 Launch walks pm pm rchaeology and Geology of the Sutton Hoo Landscape pm 9 ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge IP12 3J guided walk around Sutton Hoo, led by the ational Trust rchaeologist ngus Wainwright. ngus will talk about the landscape of this special place, its history and archaeology and interpret the areas fascinating geology. Gruesome Graves Family Tours 6 dult 3 Child ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge IP12 3J iscover the burial ground of kings with one of our expert volunteers. Hear about the amazing history of this site, from nglo-saxon royal burials and executions to Tudor grave robbers and the discovery of golden treasure. This tour is specifically aimed at a family audience pm pm View Through the Eyes of the nglo-saxons 6 dult 3 Child ightingale ight Time Stroll dult Child ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge IP12 3J Join a ational Trust expert as you stroll around the atmospheric Sutton Hoo, listening out for the ightingale's beautiful song. Enjoy refreshments on your return to the visitor centre. Walking boots are adviseable and please bring a torch. ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge IP12 3J n opportunity for a first look at the proposed new route to the burial mounds. iscover new views of this extraordinary place and learn about how the nglo-saxons viewed this landscape. Please be aware that much of this walk is over rough ground and not following footpaths. Myth and Magic 6 dult 3 Child ational Trust Visitor Reception, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge IP12 3J This walk takes you through the landscape of Sutton Hoo and the royal burial ground, showing how the nglo-saxons experienced their landscape and how they interpreted it. MILY WLKS Behind the Scenes at Jimmy s Farm 9 dult 7 Child Jimmy s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich IP9 2P Meet the animals and get behind the scenes on this walk at Jimmy's Farm. Hear about the rare breeds and have the chance to feed them! Includes Farm Park entry. Orwell River Walk with Jimmy s Farm 3 hrs 6 miles 6 dult 4 Child Jimmy s Farm, Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich IP9 2P Take a stroll along the Orwell starting at Jimmy's Farm. The walk will explore the local farmland and woodland with beautiful views of the Orwell. iscounted entry to Farm Park included. TUE 30 Why not add a hearty breakfast or lunch to either end of your walks at Jimmy's Farm retaurant (booking advised) Walk in the Park - icholas Everitts Park Full day icholas Everett Park (gate entrance), Bridge Rd, Oulton Board R32 3L Join in with the Lowestoft Rising Walk in the Park series of events, where primary school children can take part in the Golden Mile walk, starting at the park ending at the Lowestoft Museum. There will be family friendly events both at the museum and at the park put on by One Life Suffolk and Premier Sports. The perfect day out for your family during the May Half Term. E 15 W 31 Walk in the Park at Carlton Marshes Full day Carlton Marshes, Burnt Hill Lane, Carlton Colville, The Suffolk Wildlife Trust have partnered with Lowestoft Rising to host " Walk in the Park" with a twist! Enjoy this opportunity to explore the Carlton Marsh nature reserve on a number of different self-led trails and take part in a variety of wildlife themed activities in the education centre through out the day.

6 10 Family Walks Walk in the Park Sparrows est Park Full ay Join in with the Lowestoft Rising 'Walk in Park' the series of events, where primary school children can take part in the Golden Mile walk, starting at the park ending at the Lowestoft Maritime Museum. There will be family friendly events both at the museum and at the park put on by One Life Suffolk and Premier Sports. The perfect day out for your family during the May Half Term. 03 Sudbury (location to be announced online) Come along to the OneLife park M Y St John s Methodist Church, York Road, Sudbury CO10 1 iscover the history of Sudbury from Saxon times the to modern day through its impressive range of churches and chapels. Where Two Rivers Meet 19 addy ay Care 1-2 mile 3 Christchurch Park, Ipswich 04 bbey Gate, bbey Gardens, Bury St Edmuds IP33 1UZ 2¾ miles Outside the Bristol rms, Bristol Hill, Shotley Gate IP9 1PU Includes pole hire. M M Y ordic Walking taster session that will just help you understand how beneficial ordic walking can be and how it is far more than just walking with poles. Get a taste of how light you will feel on your feet, how the whole body is mobilised and why you need to take the time to learn the technique. 23 Shotley Point Stroll West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, West Stow, 11.00am Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HG (donations) Join the Bury Water Meadows Group on an of Bury s exploration rivers and water meadows. iscover green areas that even many locals don t know about and also what s unique about these rivers in Suffolk. ordic Walking Taster, West Stow Country Park 1- ads, bring your family along to this prambling walk around Christchurch Park. re you a new Whitton, Ipswich (location to be dad? Why not come along it may even 11.00am announced online) wear out your little bundle of joy. Come along to the OneLife park Children under 12 free. event, where children you and your will enjoy a short route with a variety of activities that will help the whole family learn about how they can be more active and healthy. There may even be a prize or two for those that complete the route and activities. So why not bring your family along for a fun morning in the outdoors Churches Together in Sudbury with Beat the Street of activities that will help the whole family learn about how they can be more active and healthy. There may even be a prize or two for those that complete the route and activities. So why not bring your family along for a fun morning in the outdoors event, where children you and your 12.00am will enjoy a short route with a variety 17 OneLife Family Park Event Whitton UP TO 4 MILE WLKS OneLife Family Park Event - Sudbury 18 Sparrows est Park (gate entrance), Whapload Road, Lowestoft R32 1UX 11 Stroll around Shotley, taking in the River Stour the Marina. and 12.00am Enjoy views of the busy Orwell and Felixstowe container port before continuing alongside the river on the Coastal Path. 24 How to Read a Map Successfully M Y 3-4 miles 15 Leiston Leisure Centre, Red House Lane, Leiston IP16 4LS walk around the common learning using navigation techniques a 1:25000 OS map of the area. Includes an OS map to keep.

7 12 Up to 4 miles walks Christchurch Park In 28 owton Park ll It s Glory.00pm 11.00am Talbot Trail with Beat the Street 1-1- Heritage Centre and Museum, via goal lane, Sudbury Town Hall, Old Market Place, Sudbury CO10 1TL Tour of the Bronzes which depict some of Sudbury s fascinating history from medieval times round the bbey of Bury St Edmunds 4 miles ngel Hill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1XP This walk is intended to tell and show walkers of the former great abbey of St Edmundsbury plus associated areas. Christchurch Park, Soane Street Entrance, Ipswich IP4 2BX s spring bursts into life we will admire the lovely landscape, the wildlife and the magnificent trees of the first public park of Ipswich. We will recount the stories of the ugustinian Priory previously on this site, of the building of Christchurch Mansion and the generous gift of Felix Cobbold which allows us to enjoy the park today. 1- owton Park, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5LU This is a perimeter walk with a 15 health walk leader, inside the park 10.15am including most of the footpaths through the extensive woodlands pm Victorian Ipswich - Town Centre to Leafy Suburbs 4 miles Ipswich Tourist Information Centre, St Stephens Church. St Stephens Lane, Ipswich IP1 1P walk taking in some of the impressive Victorian buildings at the heart of Ipswich before skirting Christchurch Park on an uphill route to the historic Ipswich School. Interesting houses line the streets of the descent to Ipswich Museum, opened in 1881 to replace the smaller original museum building which has links to Charles arwin and Prince lbert. This lovingly restored building is passed on the return to the town centre. 31 TUE pm TUE 16 East Town Park 4 miles Coupals Road, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 7UR beautiful scenic walk with a health walk leader, starting and finishing at East Town Country Park. The walk takes in the disused railway line, part of the Stour Valley footpath and the surrounding countryside. W 17 lton Water mble Sketchbook Stroll, Brandon Country Park 2½ hrs 2½ miles 6 Brandon Country Park, Bury Road, Brandon IP27 0SU Walk with local artists looking at the variety of the Breck s landscape. o experience or artistic skill needed, as help will be given should needed. sketchbook and pencil for every participant. lton Water, Stutton Gentle walk along part of lton Water view lovely local scenery around the Royal Hospital School and maybe some bird watching on the reservoir. W pm Historic Wickham Market 2 hrs 33 ccessible for those using a motorised wheelchair (sections of the walk terrain are stony and make it difficult for standard wheelchairs) 34 W pm Bus stop, The Hill, Wickham Market IP 0R guided walk around Wickham Market, with stops at the old shops that used to be in the village, to hear information about them and to view old photos. Thornham Walk 1- Westleton Heath Spring Walk Westleton Heath Car Park, Westleton IP17 3U Westleton Heath ational ature reserve covers around 40 hectares and includes a large area of lowland coastal heathland. The ightjar makes Westleton its home for the summer. Join us for a walk around the heath and listen out for the extraordinary call of the ightjar. Thornham Walks Overflow Car Park, Thornham Magna IP23 8HH Enjoy this walk through the historical Thornham Estate with a health walk leader. This walk will take you through a variety of beautiful habitats including: woodland, parkland and farmland. SL

8 Up to 4 miles walks Melford to Lavenham Introduction to ordic 41 River eben Herb Pillbox Trail Walking at Carlton and Flower Walk Marshes 18 3½ hrs 4½ miles 6 Car Park Long Melford (next to old school) CO10 9X history of World War II defensive stop line in case of invasion. Much of the walk is on disused railway routes which can be difficult in places pm 38 FRI pm lton Water 20 Constables Churches 3 hrs 4 miles Recreation Ground, School Street, Stoke-By-ayland CO6 4QY Walk through part of the edham Vale to visit two churches with strong connections to the artist John Constable. One even has an original Constable painting! Halfway stop for afternoon tea and cake (included). lton Water Sports Centre Ltd, Holbrook Road, Stutton IP9 2RY Walk around lton Water with a health walk leader, option to do some bird watching on the lake, so bring binoculars am miles 2 Carlton Marsh ature Reserve, Burnt Hill Lane, Carlton Colville R33 8HU fter a 30 minute introduction to ordic Walking, we will start and finish our walk from Carlton Marsh ature Reserve. We will take in scenery from Oulton Broad whilst making our way through to icholas Everitt Park before returning to the nature reserve. Poles will be provided History of Holywells Park 4.50 Stable Block Café, Holywells Park, Cliff Lane, Ipswich IP3 0PG walk around Holywells Park learning about the parks history and heritage pm pm 3 hrs 4 miles 4 The Square, Wickham Market discovery walk along our river and through the village, in search of herbs and plants used in traditional medicine and the treatment of common ailments. Learn about the medicinal properties of our hedgerow plants and enjoy some wild flower identification. Suitable for all ages, but good mobility needed. Suitable for all ages, but good mobility needed. 43 iscover ewmarket History and Heritage Walking Tour 44 ordic Walking Taster, ewmarket Physioptima, 48 Bury Road, ewmarket CB8 7BT ordic Walking taster session that will help you understand just how beneficial ordic walking can be and how it is far more than just walking with poles! Get a taste of how light you will feel on your feet, how the whole body is mobilised and why you need to take the time to learn the technique. Includes use of poles. 10 SL Bill Tutte Memorial, 31 High Street, ewmarket CB8 8LX iscover the history and heritage of ewmarket from the time of King James I to the present day and learn how the town has developed into the international home of horse racing. Head along to the ational Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting rt afterwards to explore dmission included in price of walk. Mindfulness Walk S Knettishall Heath, Knettishall, Thetford IP22 2TQ Mindful meditation is easiest to learn outside in nature. fter some instruction, we ll be walking through the Bronze ge landscape of Knettishall Heath where Peddar s Way starts: river, wood and fen all managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

9 THE SUFFOLK WLKIG FEIVL 2017 L Launch Walks (1-11) Sutton Hoo 17 TH TO 4TH Family Walks Up to 4 miles walks 5-10 mile walks Over 10 mile walks 12 The St Edmund Way* Challenge walks* Lakenheath ewmarket races Bury St Edmunds Cathedral Ixworth House Museum of East nglian Life Framlingham Castle Southwold Pier House in the Clouds Orford Castle Sutton Hoo Martello Tower Flatford Mill Boating on the River Stour Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum L * pproximate route only and not actual walk.

10 18 Up to 4 miles walks w am am River Stour Trust Boat/Walk Combo with Beat the Street 1-1- dult 3 Child Stowmarket ementia ction lliance Memory Walk 3 hrs pm 48 Wellbeing Walk, RSPB Minsmere 2½ hrs Museum Of East nglian Life, Iliffe Way, Stowmarket IP 1E Walk of laps of museum grounds in support of raising awareness of ementia locally in Stowmarket. Option to do one or three miles. Stay on after walk for half price admission on the day to the museum and the opportunity to stay for a free dementia friends awareness session at 3pm. Opportunity for a free HS Health check delivered by One Life Suffolk. The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2 River Stour boat trip from Sudbury to Great Cornard aboard the restored John Constable Lighter disembarking for a guided walk back to The Granary for a free tea or coffee. 47 Sketchbook Stroll, Covehithe 3 hrs 3½ miles Covehithe Church, Mill Lane R34 7JJ (meet on grass by bench) Walk along Covehithe beach 12.00pm with a local artist looking at coastal erosion. Experience the artistic beauty, to be found on this stunning stretch of coastline to Easton Bavents. Bring your camera and a hot drink. 20 RSPB Minsmere ature Reserve, Westleton, IP17 3BY This is a unique walk starting from the iscovery Centre with a 30 minute session of mindfulness followed by a 1½ hour guided walk around RSPB Minsmere. We will then return to the centre for 30 minutes of gentle yoga and relaxation. We aim to enliven your senses and help attune body and mind into the magic of this wonderful coastal nature reserve. This walk is supported by Suffolk Coastal istrict Council pm 50 ordic Walking Taster, Woodbridge am 52 Pavillion Café, The venue, Kingston Playing Fields, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4B n opportunity to try out ordic Walking. Learn the techniques of this type of walking using specially designed poles. Poles will be provided am owton Park 1- owton Park, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5LU This is a perimeter walk with a health walk leader, inside the park including most of the footpaths through the extensive woodlands. It s a Walk in the Park (for the 50+) Christchurch Park, Soane Street Entrance (near wooden seats), Ipswich gentle walk for people on their own, with partners or friends around the beautiful Christchurch Park. Enjoy interesting snippets of history, a visit to see if Mabel, the resident Owl is at home. Followed by a social lunch (included) at the Reg river Centre. Find out more about ctivlives activities, have a go at Kurling and Boccia, a greet opportunity to meet and make new friends. Please come and join us pm ordic Walking Taster eedham Lake, ccess from B1078, Coddenham Road, eedham Market IP6 8U ordic Walking taster session that will help you understand just how beneficial ordic walking can be and how it is far more than just walking with poles! Get a taste of how light you will feel on your feet, how the whole body is mobilised and why you need to take the time to learn this technique. Poles will be provided.

11 20 Up to 4 miles walks pm 54 TUE am eedham Lake Walk 55 W W eedham Lake, ccess from B1078, Coddenham Road, eedham Market IP6 8U Enjoy an easy-going trail around eedham Lake with a health walk leader. The lake is home to a variety of wildlife with numerous well-fed ducks around the car park. Helmingham Veteran Tree Walk W 24 Celebrate 70 Years of RSPB Minsmere 2½-3 hrs RSPB Minsmere ature Reserve, Westleton, Suffolk IP17 3BY Minsmere became an RSPB nature reserve in pril 1947 and is now one of the UK s premier nature reserves. Unlock 70 years of history, and discover some of the amazing wildlife that calls Minsmere home. 57 W 24 Explore Orford with a Suffolk Coast Greeter 2 hrs Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Stowmarket IP 6EF Helmingham Hall would like to invite visitors to take a stroll around the Helmingham Hall Park with the Forester, who has a vast depth of knowledge regarding the historic and ancient trees on the estate as well as the deer and other wildlife. You will see and talk about the many wonderful veteran trees on the estate and how they have survived all these years. Our guests will then have the rest of the afternoon to explore the stunning Grade 1 listed gardens. dmission to gardens included in ticket price. 2½ miles Jolly Sailor Pub, Quay Street, Orford IP12 2U This guided walk around the picturesque town of Orford with a Suffolk Coast Greeter will help you discover some hidden treasures, wonderful views and lots of interesting facts along the way pm ew Historical Walk of Stowmarket 1½- owton Park owton Park, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5LU This is a perimeter walk with a health walk leader, inside the park including most of the footpaths through the extensive woodlands. Mid Suffolk Tourist Information Centre, Crowe St, Stowmarket IP 1L new walk around the historic market town of Stowmarket, take a look at some different areas not seen on previous walks. Taking in familiar sites and streets, whilst talking about building and there pasts. 58 W pm Wickham Skeith 1¾ hrs 2- Wickham Skeith Village Hall, The Broadway IP23 8LX Join a health walk leader as you discover the Thornham Estate. This walk will take you through a variety of beautiful habitats, including woodland, parkland and farmland iscover Kessingland miles 2 Church Road Car Park, Kessingland R33 7SF On this walk at Kessingland we will take in the fresh air of the East Coast. By the end of the walk you will have an improved knowledge of Kessingland and what it has to offer Point to my Ramblings (donations) Landguard Visitor Centre, View Point Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW Join the Landguard Ranger on a jaunt that takes you to the most Southern point of Suffolk. iscover along the way, why Landguard ature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and learn about its historical significance. ogs welcome if kept on leads. Have waterproofs ready and warm clothing, bring binoculars if you have them. event but welcome donations all go towards the bungalow bird feeding station.

12 22 Up to 4 miles walks 62 M Y Mindfulness Walk, Bradfield Woods Bradfield Woods, Felsham Road, Bradfield St George IP30 0Q Mindful meditation is easiest to learn outside nature. in fter some instruction, we ll be walking through the ancient woodland at Bradfield Woods, which contains ash stools that have been coppiced for centuries as well as a wealth of wildlife pm am 4 miles 01 Wiston Church. Then climb out of the valley to view the scene from Essex. Finally treated to tea and cake at a working farm (included in the price). 6 The Library, Market Hill, Sudbury CO The Mill Hotel, Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury CO10 1B Finish at The Mill Hotel and enjoy a cream tea in the price). (included FRI 02 J UE Westleton Heath ightjar Walk Westleton Heath Car park, Westleton IP17 3U ightjars are summer visitors 8.30pm to UK, the best time to see and the evils yke evils yke, Barbara Stradbroke venue, evils yke CB8 0TQ Enjoy this health walk around evils yke with views of the nearby 6.00pm racecourse. iscover some of the lesser known history of Framlingham by following in the footsteps of the dissenters of the town who left the church after the restoration of the monarchy in We will tour some of the streets where secret meetings were held in private houses or barns, often at the risk of imprisonment. We will also visit the tombs of a few of the leading figures in the movement and the sites of chapels built after the Toleration ct of 1689, including the Unitarian Meeting House, which will be celebrating its tercentenary in St Michael s Church, Church uelling ragons and Other Legends 2½ hrs 2- The streets and buildings of Sudbury are steeped in silk Find out history. why Sudbury can proudly claim to be the silk capital of England and why the silk weavers came to the town. 4.00pm Street. Framlingham IP 9BJ The walk will explore the area 2.00pm around Ballingdon the oldest Bridge part of Sudbury which started with a bronze age settlement in 2000 BC. Find out how oah s rk Lane got its name and other fun facts. ayland Village Hall, School Lane CO6 4JH Through farmland and woods 02 England s Silk Capital 69 to visit remote or is it Wissington 68 Must be aged between iscover two of the high points of Ipswich awalk in which will take you from the upper slopes of Christchurch Park down to the historic Waterfront and up to the otherside of the valley to Hollywells Park. On the way discover some of the fascinating history of this ancient town. 3 hrs Come and meet new people in 2.00pm your age with no group pressure, whilst walking in beautiful Suffolk parkland. Chance to make friends and have a drink at the end of the walk. County Border Ramble 67 Holywells Park, Ipswich (meet outside Stable Block Café) Start: Christchurch Park, Westerfield Road Entrance, IP4 2UJ End: Holywells Park, Stable Block IP3 0PG 64 Speed ating Walk, Holywells Park Please note this is a linear walk. M Y 2½ hrs Walk with local artists to look at parkland landscapes. dvice and practical help is on hand from friendly local artists should you need a hand. o experience or artistic skill is needed, free sketchbook and pencil for each participant. 66 Twin Peaks Holywells Park, Ipswich (meet outside Stable Block Café) owton Park, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5LU This is a perimeter walk with a health walk leader, the park inside 10.15am including most of the footpaths through the extensive woodlands. 63 Sketchbook Stroll, Holywells Park M Y 71 From Church to Chapel in J UE Framlingham with a FRI Suffolk Coast Greeter owton Park 23 www. hear them is after sunset. Join us for a walk around the mysterious and magical twilight heathland of Westleton Heath ature Research. You may also be lucky and see bats and glow-worms too. S O

13 24 Up to 4 miles walks Point to my Ramblings 74 Introduction to ordic Walking at The Oval miles 2 enes Oval, orth enes, Whapload Road R32 1UH fter a 30-minute introduction to ordic Walking, we will start from The Oval and take in scenery at the most Easternly point. On our return we will walk up the hill to Belle View Park, before proceeding to Gunton Cliffs and walking down Links Hill back to The Oval for refreshments. Poles will be provided. (donations) pm am Speed ating Walk, Lavenham Landguard Visitor Centre, View Point Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW Join the Landguard Ranger on a jaunt that takes you to the most Southern point of Suffolk. iscover along the way, why Landguard ature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and learn about its historical significance. ogs welcome if kept on leads. Have waterproofs ready and warm clothing, bring binoculars if you have them. event but welcome donations all go towards the bungalow bird feeding station. 2½ miles 5-10 MILE WLKS 77 Cock Inn, Lavenham CO10 9S (meet in pub front garden) Come and meet new people in your age group with no pressure, whilst walking in beautiful Suffolk parkland. Chance to make friends and have a drink at the end of the walk. Must be aged between In Gainsborough s Footsteps The Library, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2 Costumed guides nnie and Seth from the White Hart Public House will take you back to the year 1750, when Thomas Gainsborough, a young artist is living in Sudbury with his wife and two young daughters. 1.30pm 78 W pm Ramble round the Middy 2½ hrs 5 miles 3 Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum, Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket IP 5PW circular walk in the countryside around Wetheringsett. Starting alongside the tracks at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway (The Middy) Museum. o trains will be running that day but the museum will be open. There are three stiles along the route. 79 FRI The Two Mills Walk around Ixworth and Pakenham 2 hrs 5 miles 25 Ixworth Village Hall, High Street, Ixworth IP31 2HH walk from Ixworth exploring its history, including the priory and former packhorse bridge, to Pakenham s wind and water mills. Return to Ixworth past the water fowl reserve with an option for tea and cake at the end. Outstanding Landscapes Woodland Walk 3 hrs 8 miles * 20 Rendlesham Forest Visitor Car Park, Tangham IP12 3F Explore the diversity of woodlands in the Suffolk Coast & Heaths rea of Outstanding atural Beauty (OB): the circular walk includes visiting a forest plantation and one of Suffolk s few ancient woodlands where some of the trees are over 400 years old. In aid of the OB Community & Conservation Fund. *(under 12s free) 9.30am Hearing Care Centre Charity og Walk and Breakfast 2½ hrs 4-5 miles 10 S The ewbourne Fox, The Street, ewbourne IP12 4Y Organised by local hearing specialists The Hearing Care Centre, this beautiful walk takes in the stunning countryside between ewbourne and Waldringfield, with a stop for breakfast (included) at the Maybush Public House. Four-legged friends are very welcome, although not essential! You will be helping to raise money for hearing dogs and deaf people.

14 mile walks Clare to Cavendish Circular Walk 3 hrs 7 miles Clare Castle Country Park Car Park, Malting Lane, Clare CO10 8W Circular walk following the River Stour to Cavendish, returning to Clare on the Stour Valley Path. 82 Garden of Suffolk am 3½ hrs 6¼ miles Saxmundham Railway Station, Station pproach, Saxmundham IP17 1BW leisurely amble through isolated, unspoiled Suffolk countryside following field paths, farm tracks and quiet country lanes. Several stiles along the walk, so regretfully not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. Grazing livestock may be present in meadows. This is a linear walk and participants will return to the start point via train (train fare not included). Ipswich West End to Waterfront 3 hrs 5 miles am Helmingham Estate Walk 4 hrs 7-8 miles Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Stowmarket IP 6EF Helmingham Hall would like to invite visitors to have the chance to enjoy a fully guided walk around the estates footpaths. Our tour leader (Head Forester) has a vast depth of knowledge regarding the historic and ancient trees on the estate as well as the deer and other wildlife. Our guests will then have the rest of the afternoon to wander around the stunning Grade 1 listed gardens. dmission included in ticket price. 27 Hop, Skip and a Pump 3½ hrs 6½ miles 12 Little Earth Project Brewery, The Edwardstone White Horse Inn, Mill Green, Edwardstone CO10 5PX Walk from field to fermentors and learn how one remarkable brewery makes its beers. See where organic local ingredients are picked from the landscape, how sustainable technology powers the brewing process; hear of the history that inspired the recipes and sample the flavours yourself too! Bring packed Lunch Start: Opposite Inkerman Pub, orwich Road, Ipswich IP1 4BX End: The Brewery Tap, Cliff Road, Ipswich IP3 0T iscover the geography of Ipswich and the historical development of the town, from the grand houses of the west end hills to the east end factory workers cottages. Take in the waterfront developments, from 19th century heavy industry to modern marinas and the university. Please note that this is a linear walk pm Outstanding landscapes of the Box Valley 6 miles * 86 Stoke-by-ayland Recreational Ground Car park, School Street CO6 4QY Within the outstanding landscape of the edham Vale OB and Stour Valley, the Box Valley is perhaps the most picturesque of the tributary streams that flow into the Stour. This circular walk introduces delightful undulating scenery and a great variety of natural habitat in unspoiled countryside. In aid of the Stour Valley Environment Fund. *(under 12s free) am Two Rivers Walk 2½ hrs 5½ miles Car Park, Shotley Rose, The Street, Shotley IP9 1L circular walk around Shotley along parts of the River Stour and the River Orwell. We pass through Golden Wood through to Shotley Church, and onto Shotley Marina. Enjoy truly unique views across to the Port of Felixstowe from the River Orwell Path. The Eye irfield Heritage Walk 4 hrs 5 miles Hartismere School, Castleton Way, Eye IP23 7BL local military historian will guide you back through time to the 2nd World War when Eye erodrome was home to the Liberators and Flying Fortress heavy bombers of the merican Eight ir Force. You will be guided through the daily activities of life on the base during 1944 in the lead-up to the -ay Invasion. Participants will also have the opportunity to stand in the precise locations where photographs were taken when the base was operational and compose their own Then and ow comparison shots. Wartime Military vehicles and US rmy ir Force memorabilia display at the conclusion of the tour. M

15 mile walks 89 TUE 30 long the Border and Back 3½ hrs 7½ miles Palgrave Community Centre, Upper Rose Lane, Palgrave IP22 1P From the Suffolk village of Palgrave, this circular walk crosses the border into orfolk at iss. It leads from the park and mere across Fair Green, along Roydon Fen and back into Suffolk at Wortham Church and Tower. 90 FRI 02 Lions Charity Challenge, Mutt Strutt 3-4 hrs am Farms and Rivers Walk 2½ hrs 7½ miles The Shipwreck, Shotley Gate, Ipswich IP9 1QJ Commencing at the shipwreck this walk will take you along the River Stour. Enjoy beautiful views, watch birds feed in low tides and stroll through marshes on this circular walk around Shotley pm 8 miles 10 lton Water Visitor Centre, Holbrook Road, Stutton IP9 2YR The Lions Charity Challenge Mutt Strutt is an 8 mile self guided dog walk around the beautiful lton Water Reservoir. The route is hilly in places and during the wet weather can also be muddy. The mutt strut is open to all, however walkers must be physically fit and their dog must be used to walking long distances. This walk is not for the fair hearted, and as it is around the Reservoir, there are no short cuts. Opportunity for a free HS Health check delivered by One Life Suffolk. Bourne Park and Wherstead 2½ hrs 5 miles Bobbits Lane Car Park, Bobbits Lane, Ipswich IP8 3U 5 mile walk around Wherstead and Bourne Park via the Suffolk Food Hall with lovely views of the Orwell Estuary. Meet at Chantry Library, Hawthorn rive, Ipswich at 1:30 for lifts to Bobbits Lane Car Park. The walk will leave from Bobbits Lane car park at 1:45 if you wish to meet there. We are returning to the library afterwards for hot drinks and homemade cakes and a quiz for children. OVER 10 MILE WLKS am ay 1 Manningtree Sudbury 7 hrs 26 miles TUE am Manningtree Train Station, Manningtree Station, Station pproach, Manningtree CO11 2LH We will set out from Manningtree Railway Station, passing through the delightful edham Vale OB to end the day at Sudbury am ay 2 Sudbury Bury St Edmunds 7 hrs 26 miles The Mill Hotel, Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury CO10 1B 20 Leaving The Mill Hotel we will cross the ancient Sudbury Meadow and continue our journey along the River Stour, through Long Melford and Lavenham and onwards to Bury St Edmunds. 94 Hot drinks and cake available for 1. St Edmund Way 3 ay Walk Over 3 day period 79 miles in total The St Edmund Way is a 79 mile, long distance path between Manningtree and Brandon, which is being walked over 3 days. There is transportation back to the start point each day, which is included in the ticket price. 29 ay 3 Bury St Edmunds Brandon 7 hrs 26 miles 20 ngel Hill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1XP We set out on the final day from ngel Hill to follow the River Lark as it meanders its way to West Stow. The trail then takes us through The Kings Forest and Thetford Forest to reach Brandon. 96 TUE Hen Reedbeds to the Sea 6½ hrs 20 per day 16 miles Hen Reedbeds, Suffolk Wildlife Trust Car Park off 1095 near Wolsey Bridge IP18 6SH walk from Suffolk Wildlife Trust reserve at Hen Reedbeds along Wolsey Creek and the River Blyth, to Walberswick and Southwold. Before continuing cross country to Wangford along old tracks and through ancient woodland.

16 30 Over 10 mile walks 97 TUE am We idn t Mean to go to Sea Stowmarket to Bury St Edmunds, beyond the 7 hrs 20 miles 11 Stowmarket Train Station The walk will start at Stowmarket Railway Station and end at Bury St Edmunds Railway Station. With the option for shorter walks finishing at either Woolpit or Thurston. The walk will follow the public footpaths away from the, giving you an opportunity to appreciate the countryside. 7 hrs 1 Pin Mill Car Park, Pin Mill Lane, Chelmondiston, Suffolk IP9 1J Starting from the beautiful and historic Pin Mill the setting of rthur Ransome s famous book, on the shores of the river Orwell in the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths OB, we follow footpaths across the fields to the river Stour. We then walk along the shoreline to the tip of the Peninsula at Shotley, pausing by the HMS Ganges Museum at the Marina for lunch. We return to Pin Mill following sections of the Stour and Orwell Walk. 98 W am Walking With the Saints 7 hrs 20 miles Car Park adjacent to Bungay Golf Course R35 1S walk in the Waveney Valley visiting several churches. CHLLGE WLKS The Mega and Classic Challenge Walks are back!!! 2016 saw participants romp down the 60 Mile long Suffolk Coast Path from Lowestoft to Felixstowe. Lots of laughs were had and the odd slice of cake and bacon roll enjoyed. This year we are back with a new exciting challenge; the Stour Valley Path! This route follows the River Stour from the Essex, Suffolk border to ewmarket. Walkers can expect a stunning landscape as we pass through the edham Vale rea of Outstanding atural beauty, enjoying the views as we climb and descend through the valley. The real question is how will you conquer this challenge? Perhaps you really want to push yourself and take on this route in 30 hours or perhaps you would prefer to spread it out over four days. Whichever you choose we can t wait for you to join us as we walk through this outstanding landscape. Classic Challenge Walk Over 4 day period am Constable Country 8 hrs ½ miles am 103 Halls and a Castle 8 hrs Flatford (ational Trust), East Bergholt, Suffolk CO7 6UL We start this 4 day challenge at the epicentre of Constable County, as we set out on the Stour Valley Path. The route will descend into the valley of the River Box, thought to be one of the most attractive tributaries of the Stour. s we walk through Stoke-By-ayland take in the views of a 15th Century Church Tower and half-timbered houses. 101 FRI am 104 Walk Back in Time 8 hrs miles 18 16½ miles 18 Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9 Today we will prove that Suffolk is not completely flat! Enjoy the sight of colourful thatched cottages as we pass through Cavendish then the wonderful views as we head down into Clare. Towards the end of our journey we will pass Stour Mere, an oasis for wildlife am ncient Woodlands and Saxons 8 hrs Wormingford Village Hall, Main Rd, Wormingford, Colchester CO6 3Y s we continue along the Stour Valley Path leaving Constable County behind us, we will travel back in time passing orman Churches, WW 2 pill boxes and maybe a dragon! The route meanders through Sudbury Water Meadows before continuing along the old railway line to Long Melford, home to art and antiques. 58 miles in total per day Mega Challenge - Walk The Stour Valley Path in under 30 Hours 30 hrs 6 0 miles 18 Great Meadow, rms Lane, Kedington, Haverhill CB9 7QQ s we set out on the last day we will skirt several large ancient woodlands, which are one of the main features of this landscape. We will travel along the 6th century evil s yke, built to stop the Saxons, where views of Ely Cathedral are possible. We end the day with celebrations in ewmarket, the home of horse racing. ewmarket (Info pack will be sent) If you are fit enough and up for the challenge then the 63 miles, walk along the Stour Valley Path from ewmarket to Manningtree could be for you. This is a tough challenge including long stretches walking on unpredictable surfaces and in the dark. The rewards for your endeavours are likely to be supurb. The Stour Valley Path criss crosses the Essex and Suffolk border, much of which forms the edham Vale rea of Outstanding atural Beauty and the Stour Valley area. It is likely to reveal its nationally important landscape, wildlife and supportive communities. Full details and an information pack will be available on the website prior to the start of the event. Bring packed lunch. rop off advised!

17 THE SUFFOLK WLKIG FEIVL 2017 WLK SUFFOLK WITH US TH TO ISCOVER Your online guide to exploring Suffolk's Countryside