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10/05/2024

MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE: Due to a couple of last minute cancellations we have a few more tickets available to book on previously sold out walks.

1. Launch Walk - Past, Present and Future of Thornham Estate - Sat 11th May 2024
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/1-launch-walk-past-present-and-future-of-thornham-estate/e-ygypgr

19. Where the Fields Tell a Story - Wed 15th May 2024
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/19-where-the-fields-tell-a-story/e-bkekzv

24. Tales From The River: Fun and Work - Thu 16th May 2024
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/24-tales-from-the-river-fun-and-work/e-zmomjb

30. The Hidden History of West Stow Country Park - Sat 18th May 2024
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/30-the-hidden-history-of-west-stow-country-park/e-bkeoam

20/04/2024

Try our NEW BETA Interactive Map to search for Walking, Cycling & Riding Guides in Suffolk. This interface is still in development so doesn't contain all our content yet but it does include everything that is already available on the Discover Suffolk App. You can also toggle Ordnance Survey mapping from the layer control window.

Try it out here: https://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/interactive-map-beta/

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), an iconic sign that Spring has arrived, are now starting to appear in our Suffolk...
16/04/2024

Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), an iconic sign that Spring has arrived, are now starting to appear in our Suffolk Woodlands. Have you been out on our public rights of way - where is your favourite Bluebell location in Suffolk? Share your photos with us.

We have released 37 extra tickets for the extremely popular "Walk 'n' Water" series of walks at this year's Suffolk Walk...
15/04/2024

We have released 37 extra tickets for the extremely popular "Walk 'n' Water" series of walks at this year's Suffolk Walking Festival.

Starting in Sudbury these events combine walking with a boat ride along the River Stour and are hosted by the River Stour Trust.

To book a place please visit https://suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk/

DID YOU KNOW? The village of Hoxne, in northern Suffolk, is where the largest hoard of Roman treasure in the UK was disc...
14/04/2024

DID YOU KNOW?
The village of Hoxne, in northern Suffolk, is where the largest hoard of Roman treasure in the UK was discovered!

Learn more about this picture postcard village in the Treasured Suffolk walking guide developed in partnership with Suffolk Archaeology.

Download it here:https://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Treasured-Suffolk-Hoxne.pdf

Discover something new: Botesdale and the Rickinghalls Circular Walks A stroll through time - 3 circular self-guided wal...
11/04/2024

Discover something new: Botesdale and the Rickinghalls Circular Walks

A stroll through time - 3 circular self-guided walks in peaceful surrounds in the north of the county.

A stroll down The Street, which is the heart of Botesdale, Rickinghall Inferior and Rickinghall Superior is also a stroll through the history of three old Suffolk villages.

Download the Discover Suffolk leaflet here: https://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/?s=rickinghall or follow on the Discover Suffolk App.

09/04/2024

Free Guided Walk...The Ambling African Women walking group was created in 2023 and are delighted to offer their very first guided walk for the Suffolk Walking Festival.

Join the group on a very gentle amble and discover the very special landscapes around Snape Maltings of expansive reedbeds, the gently flowing River Alde, amazing birdlife, and some beautiful woodlands.

Book for free here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/44-ambling-africans-atsnape-maltings/e-pgvlxg

Our video gives a background to the walking group from their launch event last summer.

Don't forget! We have released 70 extra tickets for several walks at this year's   this morning. Head over to https://su...
08/04/2024

Don't forget! We have released 70 extra tickets for several walks at this year's this morning. Head over to https://suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk/ today to book your places!

We are pleased to be able to increase capacity on the following walks:
7 Alton Water Adventure
8 Walking Through The History Of Ipswich Waterfront
10 Bredfield, Byng and beyond
13 Estuary birds, Otter Videos & A Stunning Human Eco-Home
16 Chediston Church Circular
19 Where the Fields Tell a Story
22 Reedbed to harbour along the River Blyth
23 The Hidden History of West Stow Country Park
30 The Hidden History of West Stow Country Park
36 Walking Through The History Of England's Oldest Town
41 Walking through the History of Mendlesham
42 Deben and The Coast - Station-to-station walk
45 Discover the Borderlands of the River Stour at Sudbury
53 Hadleigh Past and Present
56 Clare and Cavendish Circular

More Tickets available for the Suffolk Walking Festival! On Monday 8th April at 9am we will be releasing over 70 more ti...
06/04/2024

More Tickets available for the Suffolk Walking Festival! On Monday 8th April at 9am we will be releasing over 70 more tickets for a selection of walks at this year's . Our thanks go to walk leaders who have been able to increase their capacities in light of the huge demand for tickets this year!

Visit https://suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk/ on Monday morning to book your places!

We are pleased to be able to increase capacity on the following walks:
7 Alton Water Adventure
8 Walking Through The History Of Ipswich Waterfront
10 Bredfield, Byng and beyond
13 Estuary birds, Otter Videos & A Stunning Human Eco-Home
16 Chediston Church Circular
19 Where the Fields Tell a Story
22 Reedbed to harbour along the River Blyth
23 The Hidden History of West Stow Country Park
30 The Hidden History of West Stow Country Park
36 Walking Through The History Of England's Oldest Town
41 Walking through the History of Mendlesham
42 Deben and The Coast - Station-to-station walk
45 Discover the Borderlands of the River Stour at Sudbury
53 Hadleigh Past and Present
56 Clare and Cavendish Circular

Did you know? Suffolk has over 380 miles of Bridleway and over 240 miles of Byway and Restricted Byway combined giving l...
05/04/2024

Did you know? Suffolk has over 380 miles of Bridleway and over 240 miles of Byway and Restricted Byway combined giving lots of options for offroad cycling. Where are your favourite spots in Suffolk?

https://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/

Free accessible walk. We still have plenty of space on this popular walk around the Broxted Estate led by West Suffolk W...
02/04/2024

Free accessible walk. We still have plenty of space on this popular walk around the Broxted Estate led by West Suffolk Walks. Open to all but specifically designed for accompanied wheelchair users and unaccompanied motorised wheelchair users this 2 mile circular route takes participants on a circuit of the Broxted Estate on wide gravel or tarmacked paths. Thu 23rd May 2024.

For more information and to book visit: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/47-broxted-estate-accessible-walk/e-ldkbdv

Easily track your activity on your lock screen whilst using the Discover Suffolk App📱 Access the countryside with confid...
01/04/2024

Easily track your activity on your lock screen whilst using the Discover Suffolk App📱

Access the countryside with confidence and discover hundreds of tried and tested walking, cycling and riding trails across Suffolk. Follow the link to download the free App: https://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/discover-suffolk-app/

30/03/2024

The Stour and Orwell Walk The Stour and Orwell Walk continues from the end of the Suffolk Coast Path in Felixstowe, inland along the River Orwell, around the Shotley Peninsular, then along the northern side of the River Stour to Cattawade near the border with Essex. Along the way you will take in stunning views across the River Orwell and the River Stour, the picturesque Orwell Country Park, and the bustling and historic Ipswich Waterfront. There are many places to stop and pick up some delicious treats along the way, including local favourite the Suffolk Food Hall just outside Ipswich. There is also an abundance of wildlife to see, including a wealth of migrating birds that visit our shores every year. https://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/stour-and-orwell-walk/

Struggling to access remote areas by public transport? Connecting Communities is a transport service provided by Suffolk...
29/03/2024

Struggling to access remote areas by public transport?

Connecting Communities is a transport service provided by Suffolk County Council designed to help people travel around the county.

https://buff.ly/3QyPNsf

At this year's  , we return to Thornham Walks for our launch walks. Looking back to last year, you can now enjoy a Podca...
26/03/2024

At this year's , we return to Thornham Walks for our launch walks. Looking back to last year, you can now enjoy a Podcast where Ben Heather, Green Access Officer, walked and talked with Patrick Barkham, nature writer and Guardian journalist, Marie Lagerberg, floral specialist, and David Falk, the Director of the Suffolk Walking Festival across floristically rich Mellis Common and an ancient Drove Road, Cowpasture Lane. The latter of which features again in this year's festival.

https://youtu.be/NqfUBJfQjcU

25/03/2024

Join the Ambling African Women walking group for a free guided walk at Snape Maltings! 👣

Taking place on Thursday 23rd May as part of the Suffolk Walking Festival, the walk is open to anyone, dogs are welcome, and it's free!

Book online now
👉 https://ow.ly/1glW50QOz6g

25/03/2024

On Friday we attended the official launch of the Wolf Way at Bury St Edmunds. During the launch we cycled the "Wolverine" one of the shorter alternatives to the full 250 mile route. Why not join the Facebook group to find out more about this new adventure cycling route: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959340865373775/



Music on video by:
Title: Tokyo Fast Life
Artist: Brent Bourgeois
Link: https://www.facebook.com/sound/collection/?sound_collection_tab=sound_tracks&asset_id=415781954244492&reference=artist_attr

Listen again - Listen to our very own David Falk with Clare Balding and Lesley Dolphin on a walk and talk in Suffolk (re...
24/03/2024

Listen again - Listen to our very own David Falk with Clare Balding and Lesley Dolphin on a walk and talk in Suffolk (recorded in Feb 2023).

Listen again to BBC Radio 4's Ramblings

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001hx4n

22/03/2024

Experience Suffolk – the Wolf Way! A new long distance multi-day cycling adventure for Suffolk is being officially launched today in Bury St Edmunds. Created by two local cycle enthusiasts, Chris Bower and Sharon Calton, the route captures the best of Suffolk’s landscape, history, culture and attractions, sharing with the rider Suffolk’s stories, beautiful locations and hidden gems. For more information and to view the route visit https://www.cyclinguk.org/route/wolf-way. You can also now experience the route on the Discover Suffolk App.

The St Edmund Way - A 79 mile long distance route between Manningtree and Brandon.The St Edmund Way is a stunning long d...
16/03/2024

The St Edmund Way - A 79 mile long distance route between Manningtree and Brandon.

The St Edmund Way is a stunning long distance walk across the length of Suffolk from Manningtree (technically just over the border in Essex) in the south, to Brandon in the Brecks to the north of the county.

The route follows parts of the Stour Valley Path, the Lark Valley Path and the Icknield Way, and showcases some of Suffolk’s gently rolling farmland and beautiful river valleys. It also takes in some of the county’s most fascinating and historic towns and villages including Bury St Edmunds itself, the final resting place and namesake of the martyr King Edmund.

Distance: 79 miles
Waymark: blue disc with yellow arrow and St Edmund way logo of golden crown and crossed arrows on blue background.
Start: TM094322 Manningtree Station
Finish: TL784866 High Street, Brandon

Links to more information can be found here: https://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/st-edmund-way/

12/03/2024

Back by popular demand! This year's will see the return of two 'Forest Bathing' walks taking place at Great Cornard Country Park.

This forest bathing walk guides you through a landscape holding ancient memories of battles, celebrations and sanctuary. The park is home to an ancient oak surrounding Dane’s Hole, believed to be the site of Boudiccea’s defeat of the Romans in 60AD, and the scene of a 9th Century battle between the Saxons and Danes. What magic and wisdom does this ancient oak hold?

Book your place here:
Fri 24th May 2024
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/50-the-magic-and-wisdom-of-trees-a-forest-bathing-experience/e-raglak
Sat 25th May 2024:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/52-the-magic-and-wisdom-of-trees-a-forest-bathing-experience/e-pgvlgg

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Suffolk isn't completely flat! Discover a pocket of undulating countryside that remains totally unspoilt on a Nordic Wal...
11/03/2024

Suffolk isn't completely flat! Discover a pocket of undulating countryside that remains totally unspoilt on a Nordic Walk that starts at Hawkedon - part of our on the 14th May 2024.
The walk is led by Nordic Walking East Anglia. Nordic Walking is encouraged but the walk is open to non-Nordic Walkers too. Poles can be provided upon request.

For more information and to book head to: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolk-walking-festival/15-hawkedon-circular-nordic-walk/e-mdodrv

09/03/2024

Suffolk's stunning coastline is one of our county's greatest assets. Where is your favourite coastal or beach walk? Leave your answer in the comments below. 🚶‍♂️ 🏖️

Use the Discover Suffolk website or App to search for a walk near you - visit https://www.discoversuffolk.org.uk/

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