Brandon Country Park

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Overview

Park and meet on Shakers Road near Mayday Farm for a lovely walk around Brandon Country Park with a cafe stop just over halfway round.

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/leisure/Parks/brandon-country-park.cfm

Do not park in the car park at Brandon Country Park!

Driving north towards Brandon on the B1106 coming from Elveden look out for Post 6 on the left at the top of a slight hill then turn left down the track.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 79367 83349
Nearest postcode:: IP27 0SS
what3words:: obliging.meant.evaded

Start time:: 10:00 am

Shakers Road

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