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Stort Valley Group

We are the Stort Valley 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

Meet in the car park (adjacent to the Old School) for a 10.30am start. Points of interest on the walk are Melford Hall, Kentwell Hall & Holy Trinity Church (15C). Long Melford was one of the main filming locations for the TV series Lovejoy. After the walk there is a choice of pubs/cafes.

Sunday, 27 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Can also meet at

 

HARLOW TOWN PARK, SCHOOL LANE – EXPLORER 194 GR: TL 451 109 - CM20 2QB.

Anyone who requires car share or to arrange a lift should be at the meeting point for 9.00am (note - earlier than the usual 9:30am). Non-Drivers please be aware this is not a guaranteed service but as a courtesy we will always do our best to have one driver/car available. There is a charge for car parking.

 

Always bring your own drinks and refreshments on our walks.

On some of our walks we enjoy a lunch time stop at a country pub. Members are asked not to consume their own drinks/refreshments in the pub gardens. Please purchase a drink if you wish to use the facilities!

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 86500 46201
Nearest postcode:
CO10 9DX
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flopping.tells.politics
Start time:
10:30 am

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