Knettishall to Hopton

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Overview

Please meet at Knettishall Heath main car park where there are toilets available. Parking at £2,50 per day is payable by card, phone or Ringo though there are plenty of free parking spaces on roadsides around the reserve.

We will follow Angles Way to Hopton where we will have a drinks stop at the church (shop opposite) then return via the airfield and back onto Knettishall Heath.

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.9km / 7.4mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

This is a longer walk than usual so we will have a further break where needed. Do bring a snack and a drink to keep you going!

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 95532 80676
Nearest postcode:: IP22 2TE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Knettishall Heath main car park

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