The Sandlings - Martlesham to Rushmere Heath
Departure from Martlesham (Suffolk)
A walk across heathland from Martlesham to Rushmere Heath on the eastern fringes of Ipswich
Like most modern towns, Ipswich is suffering from a seemingly endless amount of urban sprawl that envelops the traditional villages that once surrounded it. However, this walk follows heathland that is hidden behind the housing estates all the way from Martlesham through to Rushmere Heath and Ipswich Hospital.
A Stroll by the Deben
Departure from Woodbridge (Suffolk)
This walk explores the town of Woodbridge, the river Deben and the surrounding landscape.
Foxhall and Brookhill Wood
Departure from Foxhall (Suffolk)
Short circular walk around heaths and woodlands of Foxhall, Ipswich. A pleasant stroll around the heaths and woodlands around Foxhall, to the east of Ipswich. The walk is short but nonetheless a pleasant way to while a way an hour or two. Natural woodland, babbling stream and if you look very carefully you may even see what remains of Foxhalls All Saints Church
River and Countryside Wander
Departure from Woodbridge (Suffolk)
This walk explores the town of Woodbridge, the river Deben and the surrounding landscape.
Ships, Saltings and Thomas Seckford
Departure from Woodbridge (Suffolk)
This walk explores the town of Woodbridge, the river Deben and the surrounding landscape.
The Fonnereau Way to Ipswich
Departure from Woodbridge (Suffolk)
A walk between Woodbridge and Ipswich incorporating sections from the Fonnereau Way, the Sandlings and the Fynn Valley Way.
This walk links the railway stations of Woodbridge, Westerfield and Ipswich with scenic views along the estuary at Woodbridge and the Fynn Valley before entering Ipswich from the west through the historic parkland known as Christchurch park which dates from the 12th century which includes many historic features and a mansion that is open to the public.
Fynn Valley
Departure from Woodbridge (Suffolk)
A walk along the Suffolk Fynn Valley between Woodbridge and Witnesham, with a return route via Grundisburgh and Hasketon.
The walk follows the the banks of the Deben around to Martlesham Creek where it meets the River Fynn. The path then follows the rivers course through Little Bealings, Playford and Tuddenham St Martin through to Witnesham. Waymarkers point out the route throughout this section. The return is on footpaths across fields to Grundisburgh, then using further footpaths to Hasketon and finally back to Woodbridge
The Fynn Valley Walk is an official waymarked route following the course of the River Fynn from Witnesham to Martlesham then continuing through to Woodbridge along the banks of the River Deben. For this walk, the Fynn Valley route is walked in reverse then public footpaths are used across the fields to Grundisburgh and Hasketon and back down into Woodbridge to make a circular walk.
Deben Estuary - Melton to Bawdsey
Departure from Melton (Suffolk)
A river side walk along the Deben Estuary in Suffolk between the villages of Melton and Bawdsey. This walk follows river side footpaths with spectacular views across the estuary. Unfortunately at Ramsholt there is no public access and one needs to divert through to the village of Alderton with a road walk for the last few miles to Bawdsey. A ferry crossing an a short walk into Felixstowe provides public transport access back to Melton
Ufford Heritage Trail
Departure from Ufford (Suffolk)
A walk around the village of Ufford.
Ufford is rich in heritage and well worth exploring. The Heritage Trail was created in 2006 and leads the walker around the historic features of the village including the village stocks, water meadows and the many listed buildings. The Highlight of the trail has to be the church which has an unusual dedication to St Mary of the Assumption and contains the second largest font cover in England which is a sight to behold.
Gipping Valley Way - Needham Market to Ipswich
Departure from Needham Market (Suffolk)
A walk following Suffolk's River Gipping between Needham Market and Ipswich.
A riverside walk tracing the route of the River Gipping as it heads through Suffolk to join the tidal waters of the Orwell at Ipswich. A gentle ambling route that twists and turns through the countryside which presents a perfect summers walk.
This is a good walk for summer when the sun is shining and the gentle Gipping River trickles its way through the Suffolk countryside. There are old mills, there are little bridges and old locks which are no more than weirs these days presenting an interesting journey. It is a stereotypical English rural landscape. Admittedly the main A14 is never too far away so there is always the distant moan of traffic but it is easy to forget about this, even more so, I would guess, if one is a townie and used to such noises.
Bromeswell Village
Departure from Bromeswell (Suffolk)
A very easy walk around the Suffolk Village of Bromeswell. The Sandlings Path avoids the busy road between Melton and the footpath across the Heathland to Rendlesham Forest by navigating around the quiet village of Bromeswell. Although only a short distance, it is worth taking ones time to explore this quiet village with its typically East Anglian church of St Edmund.
Deben Valley from Wickham Market to Woodbridge
Departure from Wickham Market (Suffolk)
A walk along the Deben Valley in Suffolk from Wickham Market to Woodbridge following the route of the East Suffolk Line Walks along the Deben Valley. An easy and simple walk with the highlight of the village of Ufford which boasts its very own microbrewery and ancient church. The walk ends with an amble along the popular riverside path between Melton and Woodbridge.
A Spooky Suffolk to Potsford Gibbet
Departure from Wickham Market (Suffolk)
A circular walk around Wickham Market in Suffolk to take in the spooky sights of Potsford Gibbet.
Jonah Snell was reputedly the last man to be 'hung in chains' at Potsford Gibbet in 1699 as decreed by the cracked plaque that is affixed to the decaying post which is all that remains of the gibbet. His ghost is said to haunt the area and the hill up to the location of the Gibbet is still locally known as Dragarse Hill after he was dragged by his arse up the hill to the Gibbet for his part in the grizzly murders carried out at Letheringham Mill.
Wherstead Woodlands
Departure from Wherstead (Suffolk)
On the ‘Wherstead Woodlands’ walk, you can see more ancient woodland, the Stalls Valley, farmland and the villages of Wherstead and Freston.
Into the Valley of Wherstead
Departure from Wherstead (Suffolk)
The historic villages of Wherstead and Freston are great for exploring the unique farmed and estuary landscapes of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. The walks take in Freston Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Sutton and Hollesley Heaths
Departure from Sutton (Suffolk)
Explore the unique and rare landscape of the Sandlings heath and its diversity of wildlife and history.
Heath and Forest Hike
Departure from Sutton (Suffolk)
A walk across open heathland, past twisted pines trees and through sun dappled woodland.
Erwarton, Church End & River Orwell from Pin Mill
Departure from Chelmondiston (Suffolk)
This circular walk through the countryside of Suffolk includes a section alongside the River Orwell. The route takes you inland passing Erwarton Hall and the fine church at Church End to the banks of the Orwell from where you can see Felixstowe Docks. The walk then heads north along the Orwell following the Stout and Orwell Walk.
From Trimley to Languard Fort via Felixstowe Ferry
Departure from Trimley St Martin (Suffolk)
This walk navigates from the village of Trimley down to Kings Fleet and along the banks of the River Deben to Felixstowe Ferry, the setting of an old Black Shuck tale from many years ago which is a feature to this walk. A coastal walk follows, along the seafront of Felixstowe through to the where the River Orwell meets the sea, a strategic point of defence against attacking enemies attempting to sail up the estuary. Key to that defence is Languard Fort which has stood here for many centuries and has played key parts in the world wars of the 20th centuries. A fascinating place to visit with a certain eeriness within its confines.
More walks in Swilland
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Akenham
- Ashbocking
- Ashfield cum Thorpe
- Aspall
- Barham
- Barking
- Baylham
- Bedfield
- Bedingfield
- Belstead
- Bentley
- Boulge
- Bramford
- Brandeston
- Bredfield
- Brightwell
- Bromeswell
- Bucklesham
- Burgh
- Burstall
- Capel St. Mary
- Charsfield
- Chattisham
- Chelmondiston
- Claydon
- Clopton
- Coddenham
- Copdock and Washbrook
- Cotton
- Creeting St Mary
- Creeting St. Peter or West Creeting
- Cretingham
- Crowfield
- Culpho
- Dallinghoo
- Darmsden
- Debach
- Debenham
- Dennington
- Earl Soham
- Easton
- Falkenham
- Flowton
- Foxhall
- Framlingham
- Framsden
- Freston
- Gipping
- Gosbeck
- Great Bealings
- Great Blakenham
- Grundisburgh
- Hacheston
- Hasketon
- Helmingham
- Hemingstone
- Hemley
- Henley
- Hintlesham
- Hoo
- Ipswich
- Kenton
- Kesgrave
- Kettleburgh
- Kirton
- Letheringham
- Levington
- Little Bealings
- Little Blakenham
- Martlesham
- Melton
- Mendlesham
- Mickfield
- Mid Suffolk
- Monewden
- Monk Soham
- Nacton
- Needham Market
- Nettlestead
- Newbourne
- Otley
- Parham
- Pettaugh
- Pettistree
- Pinewood
- Playford
- Purdis Farm
- Ramsholt
- Rishangles
- Rushmere St Andrew
- Saxtead
- Somersham
- Sproughton
- Stonham Aspal
- Stonham Earl
- Stonham Parva
- Stowupland
- Stratton Hall
- Sutton
- Tannington
- Tattingstone
- Thorndon
- Thwaite
- Trimley St Martin
- Tuddenham St Martin
- Ufford
- Waldringfield
- Wenham Parva
- Westerfield
- Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford
- Wherstead
- Whitton
- Wickham Market
- Winston
- Witnesham
- Woodbridge
- Woolverstone
- Worlingworth