Kesgrave, Strops, Heath & Foxhall

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Overview

A walk via Long Strops to Dobbs corner and then on to Martlesham Heath through gorseland to reach Dobbs Lane. We then walk through an unamed wood to reach Foxhall Road and make our way to Dukes Hill Wood and Valley Farm. Returning via Foxhall Hall and the radar station. Rough ground and muddy in places.

Sunday, 8 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TM 21800 45301
Nearest postcode:: IP5 1JF
what3words:: miss.loaf.remark

Start time:: 10:00 am

Twelve Acre Approach, off Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF. Park in the first car park on the left.

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles