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Great Finborough, Buxhall and Rattlesden

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Overview

Meet at the car park in Great Finborough, please car share where possible.

A circular walk in quite undulating countryside with stops at Buxhall, Rattlesden and Shelland historic churches. There will be some mud, but the views will make it worthwhile!

Picnic lunch 

Saturday, 1 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 01341 57664
Nearest postcode:
IP14 3AA
what3words:
revisits.pool.loud
Start time:
10:00 am

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
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