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Lackford Lakes and West Stow Country Park

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Overview

Meet in the overflow car park at Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve (free, but suggested donation £3 per vehicle) for a walk to and around West Stow Country Park followed by a visit to a wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland, home to kingfishers, dragonflies and many species of water fowl.

Saturday, 5 October 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/lackfordlakes

Sorry but no dogs.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 79988 70578
Nearest postcode:
IP28 6HX
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Start time:
10:00 am

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Difficulty:
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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
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  • 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 £3.42 per month
Register for an account for FREE