Santon Downham, River - Ramblers

Newmarket & District Group

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Overview

CHANGED- Owing to a foot bridge closure at Brandon the walk will now be a 'there and back' walk along the river from Santon Downham to Brandon. Note owing to charges there is small move to the parking location.

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 81987 87981
Nearest postcode:: IP27 0TQ
what3words:: offstage.pressing.hugs

Start time:: 10:00 am

CHANGED - There is now a charge for the Forestry Commission car park, park on either side of level crossing. Go past FC cp, over white bridge to level crossing (200m) you can park on woodland edges.

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unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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