Bury Water Meadows and Historic Core

Bury St Edmunds Group

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Overview

Meet at the Abbeygate. Walk takes us through the Abbey Gardens, over the River Lark and through No Man's Meadows towards A134. Back via the Rugby Club, Holywater Meadows to Westgate Street, Mill Road and zig-zag back to St Mary's Church; through the Great Churchyard and Abbey Gardens.

Friday, 4 April 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 85546 64222
Nearest postcode:: IP33 1UZ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet at the Abbeygate. Parking available at Ram Meadow Car Park, Cotton Lane.

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