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Harleston and Needham

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Overview

The walk straddles the Norfolk and Suffolk border of the Waveney Valley using its gently rising slopes, before descending to Needham village. We return across farmland back to Harleston. A mixed terrain of quiet lanes, field margins and meadows, with far reaching views on clear days.

Sunday, 16 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
140.2m / 460ft
Type:
circular

We have a no dogs policy, but registered assistance dogs are most welcome.

Picnic lunch

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 24453 83476
Nearest postcode:
IP20 9AR
what3words:
parkway.spokes.distracts
Start time:
10:00 am

East of England Co-op car park. Entrance from Paddock Road only.

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Start:

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Distance:
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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE