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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

We will walk from the car park at Stoke by Nayland, through the churchyard, along quiet lanes and beside the river, ascending through woodland and crossing good field paths and tracks to Withermarsh Green.  We will then head to the north of Polstead, passing through woodland where hopefully the bluebells will be in bloom, before entering the village.  We will return to Stoke by Nayland via the pond and Polstead church, along the river valley and back to the start.  There will be two short breaks for a drink and a snack.

Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
152.4m / 500ft
Type:
circular

There are some quite steep climbs and descents, some narrow paths with a few low branches to watch out for.  Some areas can be quite muddy after rain, particularly near the river.  There is the possibility of livestock in some fields.   

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 98540 36408
Nearest postcode:
CO6 4QY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park opposite Stoke By Nayland primary school

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