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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

A walk from Debenham Leisure Centre car park using 'Hilly Filly' to reach The Butts, thus by-passing the village centre, to pass The Millennium Lake and Hoggs Kiss Wood. The walk will then use quiet green lanes (including Waddle Goose Lane) to return to Debenham (Leisure Centre) via Low Road and footpaths. Most of the route is flat with the exception of relatively gentle slopes forming the valley of the River Deben. The route can be muddy in places during wet weather, but is generally easy  walking. There will be a break at the approximate half way point.

Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Hopefully the weather will be bright on the day of the walk and it will possible to enjoy the autumn colours of the foliage along the green lanes.

Toilets are available in the Leisure Centre and refreshments are also available in the bar area before and after the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 16571 63039
Nearest postcode:
IP14 6BL
what3words:
removable.pumpkin.stops
Start time:
10:00 am

Debenham Leisure Centre is located in Gracechurch Street, Debenham, at the top of the hill adjacent to the High School. The car park has separate 'entrance' and 'exit' points with a one way system.

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