Wickham Market Circular , taking in Pettistree, Ashe Abbey and The Oakes

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Overview

Starting at The Percy Mason car park on the High St we head off towards Pettistree Church, walking through fields and paths, passing under the A12 and then fields passing the weir, fields Decoy Pond ,Ashe Abbey and towards Campsea Ashe, Taking a path back through The Oakes, weir and alongside the Deben and return to Wickham Market.

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:40 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Car Parking available at Percy Mason, also on roads adjacent to the High St.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TM 30158 55756
Nearest postcode:: IP13 0QS
what3words:: blackbird.shampoos.itself

Start time:: 10:00 am

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