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Ipswich & District Group

We are the Ipswich and District 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

This is the first part of the Sandlings path and this stage will be from Heath Road, Ipswich to Melton. We go over Rushmere & Foxhall Heaths, the Strops to Martlesham Heath, then onto Martlesham Church and Creek, Kyson Point and then follow the Deben through to Melton.

Bring food and drink.

We will return by Ipswich Red Bus.no. 65 from Melton Chapel at 15.23 to Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich

Sunday, 25 August 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 19599 44401
Nearest postcode:
IP4 5RX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start on Rushmere Heath and Golf Course at its junction with Heath Road, Ipswich, opposite Heath Lane. What3words entertainer.debate.acted. Park at Heath Lane, Adelaide road, Gleneagles Drive or Woodbridge Road East shops.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 28261 50519
Nearest postcode:
IP12 1QD
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Melton Chapel Bus Stop, The Street, Melton

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