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Ipswich & District Group

We are the Ipswich and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Walk out past Butley Priory to Butley Ferry, along the river, round Boyton Marshes to Boyton and past Rendlesham Forest to the start point. A mixture of arable, river wall, woodland and quiet roads. We may see some seals!

Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:
77m / 253ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 36755 49017
Nearest postcode:
IP12 3NG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Taking the Orford Road from Melton. Pass the Butley Corner Picnic Site and the turn to Rendlesham Forest Centre. Then take the right hand turn signed Butley Low Corner / Capel / Butley Priory. In about 3/4 mile turn right signed Capel St Andrew. Park on the grass verge on the right hand side.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking