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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.

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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

Starting from the Chelmondiston Public Car Park behind the Red Lion Pub we will head off towards Church Lane, Woolverston Park and Ipswich High School. From there around the Church and down towards RHYC. KC III Path in direction of Pin Mill. Continue along this path to Clamp House and then inland and return to car park. Walking is mix of paths through countryside and on return along the Orwell through woodland.  

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Chelmondiston car park is free and behind the Red Lion Pub IP9 1DX. Parking is limited but on road parking is available on Church Lane and surrounding roads.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 20435 37140
Nearest postcode:
IP9 1DX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Behind Red Lion Pub

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