Sudbury - Friars Meadow, Bardfield Bridge, Rodbridge.

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Overview

A walk of just over 6.5 miles to Rodbridge for coffee stop via Valley Walk and Bardfield Bridge and return a slightly different route to Sudbury near part of the water meadows.

Parking charge of £2 for 4 hours or £2.50 all day

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please bring Ramblers form of identification if not in Bury St Edmunds Ramblers group.

Walk may be shortened a little if weather particularly hot.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 87610 41018
Nearest postcode:: CO10 2SU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet at 10am in Friars Meadow Car park, near Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Station Road, Sudbury, CO10, 2SU. Parking charge: £2 for 4 hours or £2.50 all day. Tony Rowe 01787 379219, 07586914418

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