The Stour and Orwell Walk - Part 2

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Overview

The Stour and Orwell Walk - Part 2. Park first car at 10am at large lay by on The Strand B1456, approx. 3/4 mile from Orwell bridge towards Freston.

Then second car at Shotley Village Hall, Shotley.

We walk from Shotley at 10.30am.This is an entirely coastal walk along the Orwell river.

Possible lunch stop at Butt and Oyster, Pin Mill or bring a packed lunch and drink.

Monday, 19 May 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TM 17381 40220
Nearest postcode:: IP9 1AA
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:: TM 23516 35060
Nearest postcode:: IP9 1NL
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TM 17387 40212
Nearest postcode:: IP9 1AA
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

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