Fornham St Martin. A Bit of a Challenge. Easy start, odd path, old railway used as a racetrack.

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Overview

Exploring some paths between Fornham St Martin and Timworth starting from the Folk Cafe (refreshments, parking, toilets). Easy enough but with a crossing of the A134 to negotiate. Leader/rearguard yellow jackets!

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Pleasant countryside, old railway used as a horse training race track, views. Brief talk on intractable (according to Suffolk Highways & Suffolk Rights of Way Team) right of way issue.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 86513 67085
Nearest postcode:: IP31 1SL
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park in the car park at the end of the private road - Bury Drift. Leads to the Hall Farm Business Centre & Folk Cafe. Entrance is opposite side of road to the new Bury Recycling Centre.

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