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Tendring District Group

We are the Tendring 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 quarterly 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

Starting from Upper Hollesley Common we will walk through parts of Hintlesham Forest, past the visitor centre and visit the site of the infamous UFO sighting of 1980.  After our coffee break we'll visit Little Scotland and make our way to the village of Hollesley for a picnic lunch.  The afternoon is a short return to the start via Lower Hollesley Common.

Thursday, 13 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
118.9m / 390ft
Type:
circular

Please bring a picnic lunch.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 33494 47075
Nearest postcode:
IP12 3HU
what3words:
throw.refuses.bloomers
Start time:
10:00 am

Free car park at Upper Hollesley Common. Directions - Take the road past Melton Railway Station and at the next roundabout take the second exit (B1033) to pass the entrance to Sutton Hoo. Take the next left turn which is signposted to Hollesley. After approx 2 miles turn into the car park on the left just after Red Lodge. As the car park is not huge please car share if possible.

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 quarterly 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