Walks Programme for August 2010 - January 2011

If you are new to the Ipswich & District Ramblers' Group, please take a look at the information for new walkers and FAQs pages before you set out to join a walk.

Thank you to the walks leaders who have contributed to this programme.

 

ADVANCE NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Groups’ AGM will be held at The Key, St Margaret’s Plain, Ipswich (car park through large iron gates next to the main entrance to Christchurch Park) on Thursday 18th November at 7.30 p.m.   There will be a vacancy on the Executive Committee to fill this year, that of Chairman.  Nominations, with a  proposer and seconder, must be sent in writing to the Group Secretary at least 28 days before the meeting.

Our guest speaker will be Charlie Haylock, local raconteur and author.



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AUGUST
SUN 1 AUG                10.00 hrs                           SAILOR’S PATH- SNAPE-FRISTON

8 miles                          Expl/212/443 582              Geoff Knight

Meet at car park on the right of A1094 road to Aldeburgh, approx 500 metres before entrance to Aldeburgh Golf Club.

 

WED 4 AUG               10.00 hrs                           DUNWICH HEATH

6 miles                          Expl.231/478 707              Stuart Beauchamp

Meet at Dunwich beach car park. [WCs]

 

SAT 7 AUG                10.00 hrs                           HADLEIGH HEATH & KERSEY VALE

5 miles                          Expl.196025 421               Catherine Dell

Meet at parking area at Toppesfield Bridge, Hadleigh.  Turn off High St. into Duke St.then immediately right over bridge.

 

SUN 8 AUG                10.00 hrs                           NAYLAND & BURES

10 miles                        Expl.196/968 342              Bernard Flack

[F&D] Meet at secluded layby at bottom of Harpers Hill on A134 just past the jcn with B1087 from Nayland.  Pub stop for drinks only at lunch.

 

WED 11 AUG             10.00 hrs                           DEBENHAM

6 miles                          Expl.211/165 631              Stephanie Bradbrook

Meet at car park of Debenham Leisure Centre. From B1077 travelling north through village, pass church on right then take first left into Gracechurch St. Cente is on your left approx. 1 mile uphill. [WCs]

 

SUN 15 AUG              10.00 hrs                           WALBERSWICK

6 miles                          Expl.231/499 750              Isla Clough

Meet at car park of Angel Marshes Nature Reserve.  Going north on A12 just before Blythburgh, turn right at Toby’s Walks, (signposted Walberswick.) At water tower x-roads continue straight over for approx 1 mile, then parking is on your left.

 

WED 18 AUG             10.00 hrs                          BENHALL

6 miles                          Expl.212/372 618              Dennis Mann

Meet at parking area outside Benhall church.  Going N on A12 take last left hand turn (church signposted) at end of duel carriageway after Farnham village. Turn right at T-jcn then 400 yds.

 

SAT 21 AUG              10.00hrs                            CRUISING CODDENHAM

11 miles                        Expl.211/135 545              Dave Munday

[F&D] Meet in car park of Coddenham Community Centre. Turn off main road at village store and approx 66 yds on your right the Centre is signposted.

 

SUN 22 AUG              10.00 hrs                           DUNWICH

7 miles                          Expl.231/478 707              Steve Lawer

Meet in Dunwich beach public car park. [WCs]

 

TUES 24 AUG            10.00 hrs                           BRAMFORD & SPROUGHTON

6 miles                          Expl.197/128 465              Sue Denning

Meet at car park of Bramford Picnic site, opposite John Keeble Cars and immediately after railway arch and sharp left hand bend on B3067 from Ipswich.

 

Amble ramble

TUES 31 AUG            10.00 hrs                           MOOCHING AROUND MELTON

3 miles                          Expl.212/288 503              Wendy Colles

Meet at Melton Riverside picnic area, just over the level crossing near Melton Station.


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SEPTEMBER


SUN 5 SEP                   10.00 hrs                           RAYDON GREAT WOOD

5 miles                          Expl.196/061 404          Isla Clough

Meet at The Woodlands car park.  From Ipswich take A1071 Hadleigh Rd. On leaving Hintlesham turn left [signposted Raydon] off main road at sharp right hand bend; take first left (Clay Hill); then right at jcn. P is approx 1.5 miles.

 

TUES 7 SEP               10.00 hrs                           HEATH AND HEATHER

6 miles                          Expl.231/459 696              Gareth Evans

Meet at car park on Westleton Heath.  Follow signpost  to Dunwich out of Westleton for approx. 1 mile.  Car park is on left just before the woods start.

 

SUN 12 SEP                10.00 hrs                           BLAXHALL AND TUNSTALL

6 miles                          Expl.212/381 559          Gareth Evans

Meet at car park at Sandgalls picnic site, Take B1069 from Wilford Bridge roundabout towards Snape.  Turn off onto minor road signposted Iken and car park is approx.300 yds.

 

WED 15 SEP              10.00 hrs                           BELSTEAD & BENTLEY

6 miles                          Expl.197/403 145             Dennis Mann

Meet at car park of Jimmy’s Farm off the A137 Manningtree Road, just after the bridge over the A14 at Wherstead.  Optional lunch snacks available.

 

SAT 18 SEP                10.00 hrs                           STOKE BY NAYLAND

5.5 miles                       Expl.196/986 363              Tony Jolly

Meet at car park of recreation ground up behind the church and off School Lane.

 

WED 22 SEP              10.00 hrs                           EAST BERGHOLT & STRATFORD

6 miles                          Expl.196/057 333              Stuart Beauchamp

Meet at public car park in Dedham village.  Turn off A12 onto B1029; cross over river bridge and car park is 100 yds on your left.  Mid-morning stop at East Bergholt church for tea/coffee/cake provided by the WI at moderate cost.

 

SUN 26 SEP                10.00 hrs                           FRESTON & PIN MILL

6.5 miles                       Expl.197/175 399              Ann Snook

Meet at large lay-by off Wherstead Strand going uphill on B1456 and just before village sign for Freston.

 

WED 29 SEP              10.00 hrs                           TRIMLEY

6 miles                          Expl.197/278 357              Frank Beckett

Meet at car park at Searson’s Farm, Trimley St Mary.  Turn into Cordy’s Lane [ signposted To Station] off main road through village.; Over level crossing to end of lane.

 

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OCTOBER

SUN 3 OCT                10.00 hrs                           CAPEL ST MARY

6 miles                          Expl.197/107 398              Isla Clough

Meet at roadside on old London Road [duel carriageway] near junction with A12.

 

WED 6 OCT               10.00 hrs                           RIVER, TOWN & FOREST

6 miles                          Expl.212/288 503              Malcolm Clements

Meet at car park of Melton Riverside picnic site, just over the level crossing at Melton.

 

SUN 10 OCT              10.00 hrs                           NEEDHAM MARKET & BEYOND

8 miles                          Expl.211/095 547              Stephanie Bradbrook

Meet at main car park of Needham Lakes. [WCs]. This walk will be at a moderate pace with two snack stops along the route.

 

WED 13 OCT             10.00 hrs                           BRIGHTWELL

6 miles                          Expl.197/242 442              Dennis Mann

Meet at parking area at far end of cul-de-sac near roundabout on A12 at end of Foxhall road.  Follow signs for Brightwell and within 50 yds turn left.

 

SUN 17 OCT              10.00 hrs                           ALTON WATER & STUTTON

5.5 miles                       Expl.197/137 377          Stephanie Bradbrook

Meet at car park at Lemons Hill Bridge (SOUTH) over Alton Water; 250 yds N of Tattingstone church.

                                

WED 20 OCT             10.00 hrs                           LEVINGTON & LOOMPIT

6 miles                          Expl.197/278 357              Frank Beckett

Meet at car park at Searson’s Farm, Trimley St.Mary.  Turn into Cordys Lane [signposted To Station] off main road through village; over level crossing to end of lane.

 

SUN 24 OCT              10.00 hrs                           BRANTHAM & BENTLEY                              

10 miles                        Expl.197/144 347              Bernard Flack

[F&D] Meet at car park of Stutton Community Centre, 1 mile from the main entrance to Alton Water coming from Royal Hospital School.

 

WED 27 OCT             10.00 hrs                           KIRTON WALK & SOUP LUNCH

6 miles [or 4.5]             Expl.197/282 397              Mike & Maddy Rhodes

Meet at car park of Kirton church hall. Turn left at end of Rectory Lane from village green. Afterwards enjoy soup and a dessert in the church hall [£3] [WCs]

 

THURS 28 OCT         10.00 hrs                           JOIN WITH TENDRING GROUP

12 miles                        Expl.211/165 631              Stuart Beauchamp

[F&D]  Meet at car park of Debenham Leisure Centre. Going N through village, pass church on right, take first left into Gracechurch St. Centre is approx 1/2 mile up hill and after school. There will be a pub stop for lunch and buying a meal is optional.


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NOVEMBER

***REMINDER FOR WALKS LEADERS – BOOK YOUR DATES FOR THE***

NEXT PROGRAMME DURING NOVEMBER.

 

TUES 2 NOV              10.00 hrs                           MARTLESHAM & WALDRINGFIELD

6 miles                          Expl.197/243 450              Steve Lawer

Meet at Douglas Bader ph, Martlesham Heath. Choice of 3 car parks next door.

 

SUN 7 NOV                10.00 hrs                           WHERSTEAD & FRESTON

6.5 miles                       Expl.197/155 407             Bernard Flack

Meet at cul-de-dac; take first turning off A137 after it crosses the A14 at Wherstead and then immediately left again.

 

TUES 9 NOV              10.00 hrs                           RENDELSHAM FOREST

5.5 miles                       Expl.197/334 471              Sue Denning

Meet at car park at Upper Hollesley Common.  From Wilford Bridge roundabout take B1083; when road forks at Sutton Hoo take left fork and car park is on your left opposite Red Lodge.

 

SUN 14 NOV              10.00 hrs                           BENTLEY, BRANTHAM & STOUR

13 miles                        Expl.197/136 374              Keith Moxon

[F&D] Meet at car park at Lemons Hill Bridge [SOUTH] over Alton Water. 250m N of Tattingston Church.

 

WED 17 NOV             10.00 hrs                           RAMSHOLT

6 miles                          Expl.197/309 415              Dennis Mann

Meet at public car park above the Ramsholt Arms ph.

 

THURS 18 NOV        19.30 hrs                           GROUP AGM

At The Key [ a black/white painted building] on St Margarets Plain/Soane St, Ipswich just before the main entrance to Christchurch Mansion House. Parking through large iron gates.

Our guest speaker is Charlie Haylock, local raconteur and author of Sloightly on th’Huh! An evening not to be missed.

 

SUN 21 NOV              10.00 hrs                           ROUND THE POINT

7 miles                          Expl.197/235 350              Geoff Knight

Meet at car park of Shotley Community Centre on the right of B1456 near The Rose ph in centre of village.

 

WED 24 NOV             10.00 hrs                           TOWARDS BONNY WOOD

5.5 miles                       Expl.211/067 526              Roger Holt

Meet at car park of Barking village hall beside the B1078.

 

SAT 27 NOV              10.00 hrs                           BARHAM & SHRUBLAND PARK

6 miles                          Expl.211/123 513              Tony Jolley

Meet at car park of Barham picnic site at the end of Pest House Lane, off Old Norwich Road near Claydon and is signposted.

 

SUN 28 NOV              10.00 hrs                           STUTTON & TATTINGSTONE

5.5 miles                       Expl.197/142 347          Sue Denning

Meet at car park of Stutton Community Centre, 1 mile from the main entrance to Alton Water on B1080 coming from Royal Hospital School.

 

***REMINDER FOR WALKS LEADERS***

30th November is the deadline for sending walks to the Programme Secretary for inclusion in the 1st February to 31st July 2011 programme. Have you confirmed walk details in writing or by email to: programme@ipswichramblers.org.uk ?

 


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DECEMBER


WED 1 DEC               10.00 hrs                           FELIXSTOWE & FERRY

5 miles                          Expl.197/303 358              Frank Beckett

Meet at The Grove car park, Felixstowe. A14 to Felixstowe; at large roundabout for docks take first exit, at next roundabout take first exit; at next roundabout again take first exit and car park opens out at the end of a short cul-de-sac.

 

SUN 5 DEC                10.00 hrs                           TUNSTALL FOREST

6 miles                          Expl.212/416 531              Isla Clough

Meet at parking area near the church in Sudbourne village.

 

WED 8 DEC               10.00 hrs                           AROUND CODDENHAM

5.5 miles                       Expl.211/134 545              Roger Holt

Meet at car park of Coddenham Community Centre.  Turn off main road through village at village store and approximately 400 yds on your right the Centre is signposted.

 

SAT 11 DEC               10.00 hrs                           GREAT & LITTLE BEALINGS

5 miles                          Expl.197/232 489              Tony Jolley

Meet  at car park of Great Bealings church near the War Memorial in the village.

SUN 12 DEC              10.00hrs                            WALK PLUS CAROL SERVICE

8 miles                          Expl.196/089 316              Bernard Flack

[F&D] Meet at car park of Cattawade Picnic Site. Take A137 towards Manningtree. At roundabout in Cattawade turn onto B1070, entrance to car park is approx 100 yds on your left. Pub stop for drinks ONLY. Walk ends approx. 14.00 hrs; then move to Lawford church for ramblers and cyclists carol service at 15.00 hrs.

 

Amble Ramble

WED 15 DEC             10.00 hrs                           WITNESHAM & SWILLAND

5 miles                          Expl.211/185 503              Gareth Evans

Meet in the car park of The Barley Mow ph in Witnesham.  Lunch optional in the Barley Mow afterwards.

 

SUN 19 DEC              10.00 hrs                           SECKFORD & THE BEALINGS

5 miles                          Expl.212/253 473              Gareth Evans

Meet at car park of Martlesham Recreation ground, next to Spencer’s garage and near Martlesham Red Lion ph.

 

TUES 21 DEC            10.00 hrs                           NEWBOURNE & BRIGHTWELL

5.5 miles                       Expl.197/274 432              Steve Lawer

Meet at car park of Newbourne Springs Nature Reserve near The Fox ph.


 

 

FESTIVAL OF WINTER WALKS

 

TUES 28 DEC            10.00 hrs                           RIVER & HILL

6 miles                          Expl.197/118 507              Geoff Knight

Meet at layby near The Chequers ph at Great Blakenham.

 

WED 29 DEC             10.00 hrs                           FOXHALL AND ABOUT

5 miles                          Expl.197/204 460              Gareth Evans

Meet at car park of Rushmere Sports Club, near the junction of Playford Rd. and The Street at Rushmere St.Andrew.

 

THURS 30 DEC         10.00 hrs                           HADLEIGH

5.5 miles                       Expl.196/025 421              Gareth Evans

Meet at parking area near Toppesfield Bridge in Hadleigh. Turn off High St into Duke St. and then immediately right after bridge.

 

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JANUARY

SAT 1 JAN                 10.00 hrs                           GRUNDISBURGH

5 miles                          Expl.197/222 503              Gareth Evans

Meet at car park of Grundisburgh Recreation ground.  Turn down driveway next to Coltec garage (FP sign opposite) at the Playford end of the village.

 

SUN 2 JAN                 10.00 hrs                           AROUND DEDHAM

7 miles                          Expl.196/057 333              Keith Moxon

Meet at the public car park in Dedham village. Turn off A12 onto B1029, over river bridge and car park is on your left.

 

WED 5 JAN                10.00 hrs                           SUTTON & SHOTTISHAM

6 miles                          Expl.197/309 458              Gareth Evans

Meet at car park of Sutton village hall at the end of the village on B1083 from Wilford Bridge roundabout.

 

WED 12 JAN              10.00 hrs                           BARKING ABOUT

6 miles                          Expl.211/095 547              Gareth Evans

Meet at main car park at Needham Lakes [WC]

 

SUN 16 JAN               10.00 hrs                           HASKETON & BOULGE

7 miles                          Expl.212/269 532              Geoff Knight

Meet at Bredfield village hall. Turn off A12 north of Woodbridge, turn right at pump (signposted Dallinghoo & Charsfield). Hall is on your right past The Castle ph.

 

WED 19 JAN              10.00hrs                            MICKFIELD

6.5 miles                       Expl.211/165 631              Stuart Beauchamp

Meet at car park of Debenham Leisure Centre. From B1077 travelling N through village pass church on right, then take first left into Gracechurch St. Centre is on your left approx. 1/2 mile up hill and next to school.  There will be a social call at St.Andrews Church for light refreshments mid-walk. Donation if you wish.

 

SAT 22 JAN               10.00 hrs                           AKENHAM & CLAYDON

5 miles                          Expl.197/139 479              Tony Jolley

Meet at Old Norwich Rd. (Ipswich end) and park on roadside near power lines.

 

WED 26 JAN              10.00 hrs                           BROMESWELL & SUTTON HOO

5.5 miles                       Expl.212/314 504              Gareth Evans

Meet at car park of Woodbridge Rugby Club.  Take B1084 from Wilford Bridge roundabout and club is just over 1 mile on right.

 

 

ADVANCE NOTICE

 

The Suffolk Area AGM will be hosted by the Newmarket Group in the village hall at Bridge Street, Moulton, CB8 8SP on Saturday, 5th February 2011 at 10.30 a.m..

 

 

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