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We are the Colchester Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

Park first car at 10 o'clock, at Nacton picnic site, at the bottom of Ipswich Road, past Orwell Park School, Nacton. The picnic site is next to St. Martin's Church.

Then park second car at Freston Layby, The Strand on B1456, Ipswich. We walk from Freston at 10.30.

Possible lunch stop at Ipswich Waterfront, where there are numerous places to eat. Or bring picnic. Some of this walk is along the River Orwell, but much of it is through urban areas of Ipswich.

Monday, 26 May 2025
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TM 21915 39335
Nearest postcode:
IP10 0ES
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Meeting time:
10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 17388 40211
Nearest postcode:
IP9 1AA
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TM 21920 39334
Nearest postcode:
IP10 0ES
what3words:
overheard.strongman.briefing
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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