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Stowmarket Group

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

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

Figure of 8 walk.  First walk is 4 miles, a circular walk from Knettishall Heath across Knettishall  air field, into Knettishall village, into Gasthorpe village and back along the Angles Way.  We will be passing Knettishall Hall where Princess Diana went to school.  There are lovely views on this walk.  The second walk is 1 and 1/2 miles around the pretty Heath.  More lovely views and Exmoor ponies.

Sunday, 15 March 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

This walk may be muddy in parts.

Park and meet at Knettishall Heath Country park.  Car parking about £3.  Parking can’t be paid with cash.  Bank cards can be used at the machine or a phone call can pay for parking.  There is some free parking on the road too.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 95545 80619
Nearest postcode:
IP22 2TQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

TM956806

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