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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.

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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

Meet Stowmarket Railway Station in time to catch 08.29 to Stratford where we change onto 09.56 to Northumberland Park (zone 3). Here we join the River Lee and follow this scenic river path back to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park via Markfield Beam Engine and Hackney Henge. An Off Peak Day Travelcard will cover the whole journey and give flexibility. Bring a picnic but toilets/drinks will be available at Markfield Park and Princess of Wales pub, Clapton. Return journey from Stratford, hourly trains 16.37, 17.37 etc.

Sunday, 21 September 2025
Start time:
8:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 05175 58857
Nearest postcode:
IP14 1RQ
what3words:
drag.asleep.unguarded
Start time:
8:15 am

Stowmarket Railway Station

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