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Stour Walking Group

We are the Stour Walking Group. 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

This very pretty figure of eight walk ( approx 4.5 miles & 5.5 miles) starts at Needham Lake.  We make our way through open countryside to Barking with views across to Baylham before returning to the Lake for lunch.  The second half takes us along the banks of the River Gipping and along paths with lovely views across to Badley.

Sunday, 24 September 2023
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring enough to drink and a packed lunch. 

Please check the weather forecast and be prepared.

You might want to bring something waterproof to sit on. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 09517 54688
Nearest postcode:
IP6 8NU
what3words:
bulletins.harnessed.sweeter
Start time:
9:45 am

The postcode given is for the car park at Needham Lake. There are 2 (one small, one large) separated by a footbridge over the River Gipping. Parking is free. Meet outside the cafe situated near the larger car park.

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