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Bury St Edmunds Group

We are the Bury St Edmunds Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A walk around Great Maplestead, Castle Hedingham, and Gestingthorpe. Starting from Great Maplestead recreation ground car park. The walk will head to Castle Hedingham for a coffee break with toilets.  Continuing initially on the Magna Carta Way to Gestingthorpe Church for lunch. We will then head back to Great Maplestead via Wickham St Paul. 

Saturday, 28 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

No stiles.  Only a short section of road walking. Using some bridleways so could be muddy in places. 

Please bring your own lunch and refreshments. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 80841 34746
Nearest postcode:
CO9 2FJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Park in Great Maplestead Recreation Ground car park - opposite Primary School. Church Road, Great Maplestead, CO9 2RG

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