Wherstead Freston Woods Circular

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Overview

Starting at the Suffolk Food Hall car park walk up to Wherstead park turning onto a quiet lane and then footpath to Cutlers Wood, Then follow footpath around farm land to St Peters church at Freston. We then take the path down through Freston Woods and hopefully the Bluebells will be out. Finally walking along path parallel to the Orwell back to Suffolk Food Hall.

Cafe and Toilets available.

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 7.9km / 4.9mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Car parking available at Suffolk Food Hall. There is additional parking just before main carpark if that is full.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TM 16557 40846
Nearest postcode:: IP9 2AB
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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