Hawstead in Autumn - a walk around the estate.

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Overview

A glimpse of Hawstead Place, lovely countryside, enjoy views and historic features.

Friday, 24 October 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 84271 60210
Nearest postcode:: IP29 4AB
what3words:: songbirds.mooring.baroness

Start time:: 10:30 am

Turn off the Whepstead Road onto a side track signposted Suffolk Barn, passing several bungalows on the left. Continue on . At a gateway - Go Left - signposted 'Fishing Lake' on a stony track. Park at the end. Park facing outwards just off the track. Soft ground after rain.

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