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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.

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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

Starting from the Suffolk Food Hall we make our way up passed Wherstead Church to the junction of the A137. Then make to the perimeter of Jimmy's Farm. On the recce I saw a Bear & Wolves. We carry on towards Thorrington Hall & Spring wood to Ashground Plantation where hippos once roamed (did not see any). We make our way passed the Bourne reedbeds into Bourne Park and through to Bourne Bridge. We go through the boatyard, along the River Orwell and under the bridge. Leaving a short walk back to the start. Muddy in places. Sightings of animals not guaranteed.

Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please not we have permission to use the car park however they would appreciate some custom after the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 16599 40901
Nearest postcode:
IP9 2AB
what3words:
binder.appealing.messaging
Start time:
10:00 am

Suffolk Food Hall, The Strand, Wherstead, Ipswich IP9 2AB

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