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Stowmarket Group

We are the Stowmarket 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

This all day tour will take us past some well-known and some lesser-known historic sites inc; The Great Hospital, The Lanes and the Lady Julian Shrine. We will stop for 1.5 hours at St John the Baptist cathedral where if you have brought a picnic you will have time to also explore the Plantation Garden next door (entry donation £2), otherwise enjoy a leisurely lunch in the cafe. Finish Norwich station approx 4pm. More information on all of these sites is available on line eg;  https://www.visitnorwich.co.uk/hidden-gems

 

Thursday, 27 March 2025
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 05175 58857
Nearest postcode:
IP14 1RQ
what3words:
drag.asleep.unguarded
Start time:
9:40 am

Meet at Stowmarket Train Station in time to catch the 9:50am train to Norwich

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