First 15 Miler

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 24.52 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 7h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 11 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 13 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 32 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 15 m
  • ⚐
    District: Felixstowe 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 51.96725° / E 1.34428°
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 21 m - Start near 26 Devon Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9AF, UK
  2. 2 : km 0 - alt. 21 m - Head north on Devon Rd toward High Rd W
  3. 3 : km 0.12 - alt. 19 m - Turn left onto High Rd W
  4. 4 : km 0.21 - alt. 19 m - Head northwest on High Rd W toward Exeter Rd
  5. 5 : km 0.87 - alt. 22 m - Head northwest on High St toward Maidstone Rd
  6. 6 : km 1.52 - alt. 21 m - Head northwest on High Rd toward Spriteshall Ln
  7. 7 : km 2.31 - alt. 23 m - Head northwest on High Rd toward The Avenue
  8. 8 : km 2.62 - alt. 25 m - Head northwest on High Rd toward Park View
  9. 9 : km 3.03 - alt. 26 m - Head north on High Rd toward Church Ln
  10. 10 : km 3.43 - alt. 24 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on High Rd
  11. 11 : km 3.51 - alt. 24 m - Head southeast on High Rd
  12. 12 : km 3.53 - alt. 24 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Howlett Way
  13. 13 : km 4 - alt. 24 m - At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kirton Rd
  14. 14 : km 4.18 - alt. 25 m - Head north on Kirton Rd toward Capel Hall Ln
  15. 15 : km 4.86 - alt. 24 m - Turn left onto Old Kirton Rd
  16. 16 : km 4.86 - alt. 24 m - Head east on Old Kirton Rd toward Kirton Rd
  17. 17 : km 4.87 - alt. 24 m - Turn left onto Kirton Rd
  18. 18 : km 5.42 - alt. 23 m - Head north on Kirton Rd toward Back Rd
  19. 19 : km 5.77 - alt. 23 m - Turn left onto Innocence Ln
  20. 20 : km 6.33 - alt. 21 m - Head west on Innocence Ln
  21. 21 : km 7.18 - alt. 24 m - Head west on Innocence Ln
  22. 22 : km 7.37 - alt. 25 m - Turn right
  23. 23 : km 7.46 - alt. 25 m - Slight right
  24. 24 : km 7.68 - alt. 25 m - Head north toward Tenth Rd
  25. 25 : km 8.19 - alt. 25 m - Head north toward Tenth Rd
  26. 26 : km 8.72 - alt. 25 m - Head north toward Tenth Rd
  27. 27 : km 9.32 - alt. 25 m - Head northwest toward Chapel Rd
  28. 28 : km 9.85 - alt. 27 m - Head north
  29. 29 : km 10.17 - alt. 25 m - Turn left
  30. 30 : km 10.55 - alt. 24 m - Head west toward Church Ln
  31. 31 : km 10.79 - alt. 19 m - Continue onto Main Rd
  32. 32 : km 11.7 - alt. 25 m - Continue onto Bucklesham Rd
  33. 33 : km 12.26 - alt. 26 m - Head west on Bucklesham Rd toward Hall Rd
  34. 34 : km 13.39 - alt. 32 m - Turn left onto Straight Rd
  35. 35 : km 13.58 - alt. 32 m - Head south on Straight Rd toward Felixstowe Rd/A1156
  36. 36 : km 14.23 - alt. 27 m - Turn left onto Felixstowe Rd/A1156
  37. 37 : km 14.63 - alt. 26 m - Head southeast on Felixstowe Rd/A1156
  38. 38 : km 15.12 - alt. 26 m - Turn right onto Felixstowe Rd
  39. 39 : km 15.53 - alt. 26 m - Head east on Felixstowe Rd toward Levington Ln
  40. 40 : km 17.43 - alt. 26 m - Head southeast toward Strattonhall Drift
  41. 41 : km 18.31 - alt. 24 m - Turn right
  42. 42 : km 18.38 - alt. 25 m - Head southeast toward Morston Hall Rd
  43. 43 : km 20 - alt. 25 m - Turn right onto High Rd
  44. 44 : km 20.14 - alt. 25 m - Head southeast on High Rd toward Grimston Ln
  45. 45 : km 20.74 - alt. 24 m - Head southeast on High Rd toward Garden Path
  46. 46 : km 21.14 - alt. 24 m - At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on High Rd
  47. 47 : km 21.24 - alt. 24 m - Head southeast on High Rd toward Reeve Lodge
  48. 48 : km 21.77 - alt. 26 m - Head southeast on High Rd toward Laud's Cl
  49. 49 : km 22.3 - alt. 23 m - Head southeast on High Rd toward Station Rd
  50. 50 : km 23.21 - alt. 22 m - Head southeast on High St toward Hawkes Ln
  51. 51 : km 24.5 - alt. 19 m - Turn right onto Devon Rd
  52. S/E : km 24.52 - alt. 19 m

Useful Information

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Walking Stour and Orwell - Felixstowe to Ipswich

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Stour and Orwell - Felixstowe to Ipswich
↔27.51 km ↗+89 m ↘-97 m ◔8h 05 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Felixstowe (Suffolk)

This walk goes along the banks of the Orwell River in Suffolk starting at Felixstowe and ending in the centre of Ipswich. The Stour and Orwell path is an extension to the southern end of the Suffolk Coast Path and follows the coast along the estuaries of the Orwell and the Stour.
The start of the walk is characterised by the earthen river defences along which the footpath navigates. From Levington Creek an alternative route is used to pay a visit to the 13th century Ship Inn before proceeding through Broke Hall Woods to rejoin the official route through to Ipswich.

Walking An Amble up the Deben Estuary

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An Amble up the Deben Estuary
↔20.76 km ↗+34 m ↘-47 m ◔6h 00 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Felixstowe (Suffolk)

A walk along the River Deben in Suffolk, starting at Felixstowe and ending in Martlesham. The lovely walk along the Deben estuary. Although parts are inaccessible due to breaches of the flood banks, the mix of riverside paths, country lanes and footpaths provides an ideal mix of landscapes to keep any walker fascinated. The May bush pub offers a perfect place to take a rest and refreshment, its riverside location unbeatable.

Walking Trimley

Walker
↔10.25 km ↗+33 m ↘-31 m ◔3h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Trimley St Mary (Suffolk)

Trimley Marshes make for a wonderful day out with some beautiful scenery, fascinating history and one of the best wildlife sites in the county.

Walking From Trimley to Languard Fort via Felixstowe Ferry

Walker
From Trimley to Languard Fort via Felixstowe Ferry
↔15.72 km ↗+15 m ↘-33 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Trimley St Martin (Suffolk)

This walk navigates from the village of Trimley down to Kings Fleet and along the banks of the River Deben to Felixstowe Ferry, the setting of an old Black Shuck tale from many years ago which is a feature to this walk. A coastal walk follows, along the seafront of Felixstowe through to the where the River Orwell meets the sea, a strategic point of defence against attacking enemies attempting to sail up the estuary. Key to that defence is Languard Fort which has stood here for many centuries and has played key parts in the world wars of the 20th centuries. A fascinating place to visit with a certain eeriness within its confines.

Walking Farms & Rivers

Walker
↔12.11 km ↗+35 m ↘-35 m ◔3h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)

This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.

Walking Shotley Point Stroll

Walker
↔5.04 km ↗+19 m ↘-19 m ◔1h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)

This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.

Walking Two Rivers

Walker
↔8.64 km ↗+31 m ↘-32 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)

This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.

Walking Church End & Erwarton from Shotley Gate

Walker
↔9.68 km ↗+23 m ↘-23 m ◔2h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)

A Suffolk circular walk that starts from Shotley Gate on the confluence of the Stour and Orswell Rivers. The route offers an interesting insight into the operation of the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich together with a lengthy section of the Stour and Orwell Walk. The walk follows the shore for much of the way but ventures inland via Church End and Erwarton Hall to complete the circuit.

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