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A circular walk around Great Ashfield

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Overview

A circular walk around Great Ashfield. Beautiful open countryside. Good wide paths and no stiles!!            

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Park at Great Ashfield church.  The carpark is at the back of the church off the Elmswell road. The church will be open and there are toilets available. A £1 donation would be appreciated.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 99532 67748
Nearest postcode:
IP31 3HF
what3words:
twinge.circus.magpie
Start time:
10:00 am

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE