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Colchester Group

We are the Colchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Meet bottom end of Pesthouse Lane, off Norwich Road, Barham, Ipswich (take Claydon exit off A14), for a walk along the Gipping River to Needham Market. Picnic lunch here at the Lakes, there is usually a refreshment vehicle available, WCs also, or The Rampant Horse Public House 01449 722044 for info. 

We return via Great Blakenham.

Sunday, 30 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 12300 51301
Nearest postcode:
IP6 0PF
what3words:
resist.harsh.chairs
Start time:
10:00 am

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