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East Suffolk Line Walks Country and coastal walks from railway stations in East Suffolk

Explore the East Suffolk Lines Ipswich - Lowestoft & Ipswich - Felixstowe

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Contents

East Suffolk Line through Woodbridge

1.

Deben & Coast Walks Trimley - Felixstowe

12.

Alde Valley Walk Wickham Market - Saxmundham

2.

Orwell & Trimley Marshes Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve

13.

Sailors’ Path to Aldeburgh Saxmundham - Aldeburgh

3.

Orwell Vistas Trimley - Derby Road

14.

The Garden of Suffolk Walk Saxmundham - Darsham

4.

Ipswich Parks & Waterfront Derby Road - Ipswich

15.

Yox - Blyth Valleys Walk Darsham - Halesworth

5.

The Fonnereau Way Ipswich - Westerfield

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Halesworth to Southwold Halesworth to Southwold

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Three Circular Walks From Westerfield Station

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The Wolfpack Walk Brampton - Halesworth

7.

Fynn Valley Walk Westerfield - Woodbridge

18.

Circular Walk From Brampton Station

8.

The Tide Mill Walk Woodbridge - Melton

19.

A Walk in Adrian Bell Country Brampton - Beccles

9.

Sutton Hoo Circular Walk Melton - Sutton Hoo

20.

Bungay & the Angles Way Bungay - Beccles

10.

Deben Valley Walk Melton - Wickham Market Station

21.

Angles Way from Beccles Beccles - Oulton Broad South

11.

Framlingham Wickham Market - Framlingham

22.

The Easterling Walk Oulton Broad South - Lowestoft

Introduction

The East Suffolk Line, the railway linking Ipswich and Lowestoft, traverses some of the most delightful of Suffolk’s unspoilt countryside. The entire line was proposed for closure in the 1960s but the present route was saved following a local campaign and today continues as a lifeline for rural communities and the string of towns that it serves. In addition, visitors to the area can enjoy the passing scenery in a relaxed way without the bother of finding suitable parking places or having to worry about road safety.

The stations along the line provide convenient starting and finishing points from which walkers can explore the surrounding countryside, ranging from a short stroll (The Tide Mill Walk) to over ten miles of remote fields and woods (Alde Valley Walk). For more ambitious ramblers, walks can be joined up to make a long distance trail of over 70 miles. The paths, bridleways and tracks included in the recommended routes were selected to provide reasonable directness, variety of landscape, local interest and to allow walkers to enjoy a largely traffic free environment. Even the outskirts of Ipswich (The Fonnereau Way) and the approaches to Lowestoft (The Easterling Walk) can be traversed by pleasant ways through parks, undeveloped green spaces and small roads.

The Felixstowe Line stations at Trimley and Felixstowe give easy access to some of the best coastal and estuarine scenery in East Anglia. Services on both lines operate daily all year round, and good value offpeak tickets are available including Anglia Plus One Day Ranger; ‘Three Days in Seven’ Flexi Rover and GroupSave tickets can be bought from larger stations or from conductors on the train.

For details of train times Call 03457 48 49 50 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk For details of bus times Call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33, visit www.traveline.info or visit www.suffolkonboard.com

Approaching the Orwell at Levington Creek (Walk 3)

East Suffolk Line Walks

Finding your way

Waymarkers

Look for the distinctive East Suffolk Line Walks waymark discs. The discs have been attached to off-road signposts, waymark posts, stile rails, etc. They show the route in either direction.

Numbered Key Points on the walk maps give additional directions at places where the route may not be obvious, but are not intended to give step by step directions. It is strongly recommended that the relevant Ordnance Survey Explorer maps are used as the best aid to route finding.

Reporting problems If you encounter fallen signposts, broken stiles, damaged footbridges, etc. or paths that are badly overgrown, not marked out after cultivation or otherwise obstructed, please report the matter via Report a Right of Way Issue on Suffolk County Council’s website.

Missing or damaged East Suffolk Line Walks waymark discs should be reported to the ESL Community Rail Partnership. www.eastsuffolklines.co.uk.

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Deben & Coast Walks

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Trimley - Felixstowe - 6 to 10 miles / 9.7 to 16.1 kms

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7 Paths diverge. Go half right through young plantation and meadow towards gate and stile.

8 Cross over a track and keep direction over grassy area down to a belt of trees.

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5 Alternatives are: i. For shorter route to Felixstowe beaches and rail station turn right along bridleway to join Gulpher Road and Farm. About 6 miles via seafront and Bent Hill. ii. Alternatively, continue ahead on path bordering garden hedge for the Deben walks. (Key points 7-10.)

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4 Cross into Spriteshall Lane. At far end, a short passage leads to steps to controlled A14 crossings.

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From elevated ground there are views out to sea and close by reedy dykes flowing to the quiet waters of the tidal Deben provide a haven for a wide variety of wildlife. The shortest option leads more directly to Felixstowe’s extensive and breezy seafront.

1 Leaving Trimley station go left over the level crossing along Cordy’s Lane.

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Pubs, shops and cafes in Trimley villages.

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From high ground at Sleighton Hill there are panoramic views over the Orwell estuary. The quiet waters towards Levington and Pin Mill contrast with maritime activity of Harwich Harbour, including the constant flow of huge ships serving Britain’s largest container port at Felixstowe.

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A mostly urban walk to enjoy the splendid scenery, exhibits and amenities of Holywells Park and Christchurch Park, two of the best loved parks in Ipswich.

Artist Thomas Gainsborough's depiction of Holywells Park ponds is usually displayed in the galleries of Christchurch Mansion. The route includes the vibrant Waterfront and the iconic Ancient House in the town centre.

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The route through the town explores quaint lanes and some less obvious streets that are full of exceptional architectural and historic interest, including the famous Ancient House with its fantastic pargetting. After the rolling slopes of Christchurch Park the route traverses countryside to the north of the town to reach the rail station and village at Westerfield.

1 Directly opposite the railway station cross Princes St Bridge to steps on left down to the river bank path. (NB not Riverside Walk.) Go under the bridge on a tarmac path (part of Gipping Valley River Walk) to Stoke Bridge.

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10 From churchyard go left along byway signed to Westerfield, passing The Old Stores and village hall. Beyond the concrete pad at Poplar Farm go right on field path following East Suffolk Line Walks waymarks for part of the way.

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9 The track starts between walls, rising to the back of the churchyard.

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4 At the top of the gentle rise either go right by the hedge (Short route via old triangulation pillar and Swan PH) or continue ahead along the track for Outer route.

8 The Fynn Valley Walk starts along Strugglers Lane. Follow it to the road at Tuddenham.

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3 Sandy Lane goes off to the right, just beyond the roadway to the water works.

7 Go past Dutch-gabled hall, cross the ford by the footbridge, bear right along Green Lane to a footbridge and stile to enter a large meadow.

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1 From the level crossing at the station head south towards Ipswich, immediately passing The Railway Inn.

5a Just beyond Low Farm the path goes right at the side of the hedge. Keep direction along nearby tractor wheel marks to the gap ahead.

Green walk - 7 miles / 11.3 kms Blue walk - 2.5 miles / 4 kms Westerfield station provides a convenient gateway to pleasant rambles through picturesque Suffolk villages and countryside. The gentle slopes of the valley of the River Fynn are particularly attractive.

Although there are no large areas of mature woodland, the landscape is well timbered with a wide range of native deciduous trees, especially oaks, that line many of the hedgerows along the way.

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From Westerfield Station - Red walk - 8.5 miles / 13.7 kms

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Planning your walk Time:

Allow about 4 hours for Outer Route

Suggested map:

Explorer Maps 197 and 212

Refreshment:

There are pubs in Westerfield, Witnesham and Tuddenham. The Old Stores tearoom and cafe at Tuddenham

Useful info:

There is no car parking space at Westerfield Station, so use the train or bus

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Suggested map: Explorer Map 197 Ipswich, Felixstowe and Harwich Refreshment:

Pubs along the route at Westerfield, Tuddenham, Martlesham and Woodbridge. The Old Stores tearoom and cafe, Tuddenham. 01473 785554

Other waymarks: Fynn Valley Walk; Fonnereau Way Useful info: Along the Fynn Valley Walk

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Although Westerfield station is not directly on the Fynn Valley Walk or Fonnereau Way, there are connecting paths to both.

1 From Westerfield level crossing go past The Railway Inn and continue for 300 yards.

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The Fynn Valley Walk traverses some of the most picturesque countryside in East Anglia. The view from the National Trust’s property at Kyson Hill is outstanding and should not be missed.

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At high tide the route along Martlesham Creek may be flooded at Kyson Point. An alternative route can be followed via Broom Hill

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1 Start along the quayside, pass the Caravan CafĂŠ, then go right over the flood barrier to the far end of Woodbridge Quay, where the footpath continues to the left.

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A popular stroll along the ‘Sandlings Walk’ bank path of the tidal Deben, with views across the river to the wooded Sutton Hoo estate.

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Suggested map: Explorer Maps 197 Ipswich, Felixstowe and Harwich or 212 Woodbridge and Saxmundham Refreshment:

Plenty of places in Woodbridge and Melton

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9 Where the farm drive bends half left, path goes ahead then veers slightly left at side of a wood.

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The visitor centre exhibition (entry charges, NT members free) explains the 3 Track starts off right at the side of the significance of the site and the amazing graveyard extension. treasure recovered in 1939 from the ship burial of 1300 years ago. Guided tours 3a Path branches right just before road. available in season. 4 Cross the road junction with extreme care.

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1 From the station entrance go right over the level crossing, then almost immediately right again through a kissing gate. Follow the path ahead to steps up to riverbank. Go left along the bank to Wilford Bridge.

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Attractive and varied countryside includes tidal marshes, oak woodland and sandy heaths, leading to the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo estate, an archaeological site of outstanding international importance.

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Planning your walk Time:

About 2½ hours for the walk, but much longer if visiting the exhibition

Refreshment:

Pubs close to the route on main road between Melton station and Bromeswell turning (see map); also pubs and shop in Melton village.

CafĂŠ and shop at Sutton Hoo

National Trust Estate Walks:

Open daily 9am to 6pm all year except for some Thursdays between November and the end of February

Useful info:

NT Sutton Hoo for times, events and access to estate walks 01394 389700 or suttonhoo@nationaltrust.org.uk

Suggested map: Explorer map 212 Woodbridge and Saxmundham

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3 Where the lane swings left follow a path off right, behind a domestic garage. Beyond Decoy Cottage go right onto the public road towards Melton Old Church or take the short cut public path across the golf course.

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4 From the north-east corner of Ufford churchyard a short grassy lane leads down to a narrow footbridge. Bear left immediately around the edge of a meadow, then diagonally right across the next meadow towards the thatched cottage.

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Refreshment: White Lion at Ufford; Dog and Duck near Wickham Market station (Wickham Market town and its station are a long way apart). Village shop at Campsea Ashe.

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9 Either take the ‘Circular Walk’ route left over the footbridge, on to cross paths, then right up through trees to road, or keep to the road passing Ashe Abbey (glimpsed through bordering trees) and the diagonal short cut path left to the road.

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This is a direct ‘all weather’ route above the flood plain. The route passes through the picturesque village of Ufford, where the village stocks can be seen outside the churchyard gate near the tower.

Ufford church is a good example of Suffolk flint and stone panelled flushwork. Inside there are fine roofs to the nave and chancel, a set of superbly carved bench ends and the famous telescopic font cover reaching to the roof.

1 From Melton station turn right over the level crossing and immediately right again through a kissing gate; follow the path to steps and the riverbank. Go left towards Wilford Bridge.

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11 Frequent waymarks show route of path skirting ancient Parham House.

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Refreshment: Dog and Duck pub near Wickham Market station; shop at Ash Row; cafĂŠ on A12 at Marlesford; ample choice at Framlingham and Saxmundham Station House cafe at Wickham Market station

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7 Opposite a snall hut turn right off lane. Path rises to follow wooded boundary of The Grove. Go left where path joins farm track. Where track bends left into fields, continue ahead along green lane.

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This is the longest and perhaps most 1 From the station go left past the pub to road junction. Take Loudham Road, then left into challenging and rewarding walk in Ullswater Road. the series, allowing walkers to enjoy isolated and remote countryside. 2 Beyond the last house the path goes off right There is a considerable variety of by the railway. Follow for about 250 yards to landscape including woodland, lush the junction of paths. meadows and the light terrain 2a Cross the line. characteristic of the Suffolk Sandlings.

Look for the gigantic stone at Blaxhall 3 Branch left on the field edge path by Barnes’s Grove. which gives its name to Stone Farm. 4 Go down the driveway to Ashgreen Farm, then At the world famous Snape Maltings the take long track beyond to sharp left turn route connects with the across field to road.

Sandlings Walk and the Suffolk Coast 5 Take the path on the right for 300 yards, then and Heaths Path. go left at the side of the wood.

6 From the corner of the wood go half right across field, then left along farm track.

7 At the approach to the farm turn sharp right opposite the field gate along a broad track passing below cables.

8 Where tracks divide at the top of the gentle rise go left towards pylon.

13 Where tracks meet, turn right away from Hill Farm.

14 Where track bears right towards farm, keep ahead across field to metal gate.

14a Decision point! Either go left beyond old pit to continue direct route to Saxmundham (Key points 15-20) or branch right at South Lodge along track to head for Snape. (Key points b-f).

14b At the end of the drive the path continues ahead through a thicket.

14c Go right along the road by entrance to a nursery; then bear right along ’No through road’.

14d Decision point! For Maltings go right along grassy track towards Abbey Farm, or for shorter route to village amenities keep ahead along the lane.

14f Just before reaching the road near the nursery, turn sharp right along a field path up rising ground.

15 Cross the busy main road with caution.

15a The path beyond the cottage is sometimes waterlogged.

16 Better-drained alternative route, but beware traffic on main road.

17 Green and ‘The Wadd’ nature reserve.

18 Path branches half left off the road beyond B1121 direction sign.

19 Head across the field to just left of large tree stump in far hedge.

20 Path joins the farm track only briefly; look for the gap on the right at side of an old pit.

14e Go left off the road opposite entrance to Brick Kiln Park. (Use signed track nearest to the field.)

9 Follow the path along edge of a belt of trees, with fence on your right.

10 The path continues through a gap down through trees to rail crossing and beyond by an old water mill (now a residence) to the road.

11 From road junction go along broad field access track; continue across field beyond (parallelto left ditch), to reach a footbridge over River Alde. Cross bridge, then go right along bank forabout 100 yards to where stream bends sharply right.

12 Turn left across the field to the footbridge and small gate just to the right of a young alder tree.

Planning your walk Time:

Allow about 5 - 6 hours (7 hours via Snape)

Suggested map: Explorer map 212 Woodbridge and Saxmundham Refreshment:

Station House cafe at Wickham Market station. Carry sufficient food and drink for the whole of the walk; there are no pubs or shops on the direct route until Saxmundham, Crown and Golden Key at Snape village; Plough and Sail at Snape Maltings.

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The valley bottom between key points 11-12 may be flooded in winter. The best alternative route is along minor roads via Beversham Crossing, Blaxhall village and Langham Bridge, an extra 1½ miles

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8 About 250 yds beyond the golf clubhouse, go left along the Suffolk Coast Path on a driveway marked ‘Golf Lane - Private Road’.

9 Opposite the Red House branch left through a gate to cross a corner of the golf course.

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10 At the coast turn right towards Aldeburgh, passing the distinctive scallop memorial to composer Benjamin Britten.

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Carry sufficient food and drink for the whole of the walk; there are no pubs or shops midroute, but several at either end.

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Yox - Blyth Valleys Walk Darsham - Halesworth - 9 miles / 14.5 kms

From the higher ground above the little River Yox the route affords broad views along the valley in the upstream direction. Bramfield, conveniently mid-way along the route, lies in an even smaller valley, watered by a tributary of the River Blyth.

Bramfield church is thatched and has a detached round tower. It has the best rood screen in Suffolk. Opposite the church is a fine example of a crinkle-crankle wall. Extensive meadows flank the banks of the River Blyth on its approach to Halesworth. The local museum is located in part of the station buildings.

1 Path starts from lodge and crosses park to the church; first few yards are unrecorded.

2 On far side of bridge over River Yox the path branches left across a plank footbridge. Head between the two trees on the left of a row of four large oaks.

16 Immediately over river bridge go left through a small thicket to follow waymarked route.

Frequent footbridges and stiles show the way through riverside meadows and plantations.

17 Just before reaching railway, the path crosses a footbridge on the right. Follow under the railway to town centre and station.

3 At approach to Woodhill Farm go right through a small metal gate. Cross meadow almost diagonally to skirt bank screening farm buildings. Leave meadow by another small metal gate.

4 Follow path through new tree planting, then go right across an arable field to the road at North Boundary Farm (follow electricity poles if path is not marked out).

5 Go through gap in hedge, then left along broad conservation margin.

6 Cross footbridge and bear quickly left and right to meet a hedge up to the side of Kingstall Wood.

7 Go over footbridge where the path and track divide, ignoring Conservation Walk.

8 Go right along the minor road towards Wenhaston Hall.

9 At the top of slope look for a stile on your left where path crosses to the left, parallel to the track.

Follow hedge to left, then right as signed.

10 From footbridge cross arable field ahead, aiming for an electricity pole to the right of a clump of trees seen on the skyline.

11 Bear right, following field edge path (with hedge on your right) to corner of field.

12 Headland path starts from a narrow gap in hedge.

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Planning your walk Time:

Allow about 4½ - 5 hours

13 Cross easily missed stile set back in hedge.

Suggested map: Explorer map 231 Southwold and Bungay

14 From plank footbridge, go diagonally down across large field, aiming for corner just to the right of Melles Court Farm.

Refreshment:

The Queens Head public house, Bramfield. Darsham Nurseries cafe near level crossing. Shop at nearby petrol filling station. Village shop in Yoxford. The Cut Arts Centre cafe, Halesworth 01986 873285.

Useful info:

Halesworth & District Museum: 01986 873030

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Halesworth to Southwold Halesworth to Southwold - 9.5 miles / 15.3 kms

Starting through lush grazing meadows beyond Halesworth, the walk closely follows the River Blyth through reed beds to the magnificent church at Blythburgh and over heather-clad heaths towards the coast. Walberswick’s fine tower and ruined nave and chancel are awe-inspiring. Allow time to explore Southwold’s many delights.

1 Leave Halesworth station from the ‘trains to Lowestoft’ platform. At the far end of Station Road go left for about 100 yds then right into Langley’s Quay. At the far end go left on the short path to a footbridge. Cross and continue ahead on a surfaced path to the far end of the play area. Go left then almost immediately right along the riverside path; soon bordering the Millennium Meadow.

2 Cross the river and continue along the left bank, then a series of mostly gated footbridges.

3 Continue directly across road at Mells bridge at side of gauging station. A sequence of stiles and footbridges mark the path through grazing meadows.

Planning your walk Time: Allow about 5 hours; 6-7 hours for the longer options Suggested map: Explorer map 231 Southwold and Bungay Refreshment: White Hart PH and community shop at Blythburgh; ample choice of shops, cafes and pubs in Halesworth, Walberswick and Southwold Useful info: Southwold visitor info. at library 01502 523442 Walberswick to Southwold ferry (Seasonal) - 01502 724729 Bus times: Traveline 0871 200 22 33

4 The waymarked path loops away from the river for a short distance, then continues along the river’s left bank to reach the road near Blyford church.

5 Do not cross bridge. Follow path along north bank of river to A12 at Blythburgh.

6 Cross the busy A12 with extreme caution.

7 Continue along the riverside path 8 Keep ahead following the alignment of old narrow gauge railway just within the boundary of an Open Access area. (If closed for operational reasons, use the almost parallel bridleway, then along the road. Beware traffic).

9 Continue along the road passing the farm on the left; then go left through foot and cycle bridge. A good network of path and tracks can be used to extend the walk via Walberswick village and the seasonal foot ferry to Southwold.

10 Turn right along the riverbank to the Harbour Inn, from where a path heads towards Southwold lighthouse across the low-lying grazing land and golf course.

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The walk provides fascinating contrasts between the ancient and modern faces of Suffolk, showing how landscape evolves in response to mankind’s intervention. The ‘Fantastical’ modern house at Belle Grove Farm, surmounted by a metal dragon contrasts with traditional farmsteads nearby. Part of the walk follows the former perimeter track of the WW2 airfield, home to the U.S. fighter group famed as ‘Zemke’s Wolfpack’. Their memorials and museum are close to the ancient hedgerows.

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Brampton station serves a very isolated local community in the heart of rural Suffolk. It also provides walkers with a convenient gateway to a landscape of extensive views across quiet, unspoiled ‘working’ countryside, contrasting with more intimate rural scenes such as the diminutive parish church at Redisham, so evocatively described in Adrian Bell’s ‘Apple Acre’ when decked for harvest festival. Parts of the route are used for grazing livestock, so dogs must be closely controlled.

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Suggested map: Explorer map 231 Southwold and Bungay Refreshment:

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Useful info:

Car parking space is very limited at Brampton station so use the train or bus

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A Walk in Adrian Bell Country Brampton - Beccles - 6.75 miles / 10.9 kms

Despite its name, Brampton station is nearer to Redisham, a village associated with East Anglian writer Adrian Bell, who farmed nearby in the 1940s before moving to Beccles.

1 From the station platform go over the level crossing and along the road to a sharp right bend.

His book ‘Apple Acre’ gives a charming, evocative and often amusing account of life and work in the local landscape of those times. The route passes through the green parklands surrounding Redisham Hall, a delightful interlude in a predominantly arable countryside.

Cattle often graze the Redisham Hall meadows, so keep dogs under close control.

3 Cross the field ahead on the line of the first and third electricity poles, making for a hedged corner.

2 Cross the field ahead in the same general direction as the road from the station, passing close to the mid-field pond to meet a hedge at the corner of the field.

4 Cross the footbridge to continue on the other side of the hedge.

5 At path junction, cross plank footbridge, then go left to follow field edge path.

6 Go right on a long, field-edge bridleway, becoming a track at the side of the wood, then by the side of a stream to pass farm buildings and walled gardens near the hall.

7 Where the main drive swings right, keep ahead through a gate to cross grazed parkland following a stream on your left.

8 Look left for the continuation of the bridleway across a wooden bridge, not ahead across rough ground.

Follow between hedges and bear left to the road at the driveway to Pound Farm.

9 Just beyond the school, the bridleway goes off to the right.

10 Cross the bridge and go right towards Old Hall Farm and road at Ringsfield church. Follow the road left for 150 yards.

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11 The bridleway branches right to Lodge Farm.

12 Opposite farm buildings the bridleway branches right.

13 Follow track left round the bend, keeping to the right of the hedge, then continue to the road.

14 At a sharp corner turn left along a sunken track, leading to the busy B1062: cross with care, go right on grass verge path, then left into Puddingmoor.

15 Cliff House steps lead up to the museum and town centre. The rail station is 1/3 mile along Station Road.

Time:

Allow about 3 - 4 hours

Suggested map: Explorer map 231 Southwold and Bungay Refreshment:

Carry sufficient food and drink for the whole walk; there are no pubs or shops directly on the route

Useful info:

The Horseshoes Inn, Ringsfield Corner is about ¼ mile off route along Cromwell Road.

Beccles visitor info - 01502 523442 Beccles & District Museum - 01502 715722

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Refreshment: Beccles station cafe 07544 038313Plenty of choice in Beccles and Bungay; the riverside Locks Inn is 1/3 mile off route. (01508 518414 www.geldestonlocks.co.uk)

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Time: Allow a minimum of 2 hours

6 The route continues beyond the pelican crossing over Peto Way.

Suggested map: Outdoor Leisure map 40 The Broads

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After visiting the Lowestoft Museum in Nicholas Everitt Park, walkers can enjoy breezy views across the open expanses of Oulton Broad, cross an attractive Dutch style lifting bridge designed for pedestrians and cyclists, tunnel below the railway near Oulton Broad swing bridge and cross the slipways of busy boatyards fronting Lake Lothing. The wide-open spaces of Normanston Park contrast with the incised linear park on the alignment of an old railway, leading to St Margaret’s, one of Suffolk’s finest churches. From its churchyard the distant North Sea can be glimpsed. The lighthouse stands on an elevated cliff top below which Lighthouse Score, one of a series of fascinating alleyways descending the cliff face, leads down to the Denes, an open area traditionally associated with the repair of fishing nets.

The informative Maritime Museum, sea wall and Lowestoft Ness are close by.

1 From the platform cross the railway line by the bridge, and take the steps down to Marsh Road. Follow the road, passing the holiday village entrance.

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A short but remarkably varied and contrasting walk leading to Lowestoft Ness, the most easterly point in Britain.

The location was celebrated in the 1950s by an East Suffolk Line express train named ‘The Easterling’ which brought holidaymakers from London non-stop to Beccles, where it divided for Yarmouth and Lowestoft.

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Acknowledgements & Contacts

East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership www.eastsuffolklines.co.uk The East Suffolk Line CRP was set up in 2004 and is a joint venture between Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Suffolk Coastal and Waveney District Councils, Transport Regeneration, Network Rail and the train operating company. It aims to promote and develop the East Suffolk Railway by working with local communities and can be contacted via ESLCRP, c/o Rail Officer, Suffolk County Council, Endeavour House, Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX. The dedicated website provides information about the line, its history, its present day facilities and services and its future.

The Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) www.acorp.uk.com The ESLCRP is a full member of this organisation that is: “focused on practical initiatives which add up to a better more sustainable local railway. Improved station facilities, better train services and improved integration with other forms of transport are central to the work of ACoRP and its members.”

East Suffolk Travellers’ Association (ESTA) www.eastsuffolktravel.org.uk The independent voluntary body for local train and bus users. Regular dialogue takes place with train and bus operators, politicians and local councils. Meetings and other events are held in East Suffolk locations. Members receive a quarterly bulletin, other information and regular evidence-gathering surveys are undertaken. Details from the Membership Secretary, 51 Links Way, Thurlton, Norwich NR14 6RF. East Suffolk Lines Walks originated by Roger Wolfe in 2003 and first published by ESTA in 2004.

Felixstowe Travel Watch www.ftw.onesuffolk.net Felixstowe Travel Watch is a voluntary organisation begun in 1972 to fight the

perceived threat to close the branch line. Since then, its role has broadened to promote the revival and greater use of public transport in our area. We do this in a number of ways, but chiefly by liaison with the managements of train, bus and coach operators regarding their timetables, routes, quality and frequency of services.

Ramblers’ Association (Registered charity 1093577) www.ramblers.org.uk The Ramblers’ Association protects rights of way, campaigns for access to open countryside and defends the beauty of the countryside. Suffolk Area has active local groups based in Ipswich, Alde Valley, Waveney, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Stowmarket and Newmarket.

The Adrian Bell Society www.adrianbellsociety.co.uk Contributed to the cost of waymarking ‘A Walk in Adrian Bell Country’.

The Long Distance Walkers Association www.ldwa.org.uk The LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas. By joining the LDWA, you will meet other like-minded long distance walkers and gain access to information on walking events and long distance walking routes all over the UK.

Suffolkonboard.com and Connecting Communities www.suffolkonboard.com If you are planning on making connections using public transport this site offers a journey planner, bus timetables and public transport maps. If there is no access to a regular bus service you can also book tr ansport using Connecting Communities.

Other Suffolk Walks websites Other websites giving information about walks in Suffolk include: • www.walkinginsuffolk.co.uk • www.discoversuffolk.org.uk • www.marpa.org.uk Apart from the East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership, none of these organisations or individuals has any responsibility for the content of this publication.

Disclaimer: The information in this publication was, so far as is known, correct at the time of publication. The publisher accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes in the information given.

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