East Suffolk Line - The Yox Blyth

A walk along the East Suffolk Line Trail between Halesworth and Darsham. Great views are to be had along the Blyth valley before footpaths head over to the Yox valley. The village of Bramfield is at the half way point where is an old pub for refreshments as well as a distinctive church with a detached tower and a fine example of a Crinkle Crankle Wall, not to mention the legendary Bramfield Oak.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 35 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Return to departure point: No
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    Vertical gain: + 59 m
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    Vertical drop: - 57 m

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    Highest point: 40 m
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    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

Start: Halesworth Railway Station (IP19 8BZ) Grid ref. TM 388 778

Waymarkers: The route is set out with the distinctive East Suffolk Line Walk waymarkers. Although these are abundantly placed, an OS map is needed for clarification.

(S) From the Station, walk South-West along Station Road then right along B1123. The walk heads out of Halesworth. At the roundabout, turn left along A144 then over the bridge and left through a park area, following the River Blyth through to Mells.

(1) From Mells turn right over the river to take the road South and cross straight over at the T-junction to follow the track up to Melles Court Farm.

(2) Before the farm, bear left to the side of the trees. Continue until another path is met and turn left here down to a road at Bartholemews Farm. Turn right and continue along the lane until there is another path on the right by Westgate Farm. Take this which emerges on the edge of Bramfield.

(3) Continue straight ahead on the road into Bramfield, then left on the main road until the Queens Head pub is reached. Take the road right down the side of the pub until it crosses the railway.

(4) Immediately after there is a path on the left which leads over to Kingstall Woods. Just beyond the woods, take the right as the footpath joins another, then take the first footpath on the left. This emerges on a road.

(5) Turn right, then take the next footpath on the left. At the next road, turn left and take the first footpath on the right. This eventually emerges on the main A1120 through Yoxford.

(6) Turn left and walk through the village. Just beyond the church there is a path on the left by the keepers cottage for Cockfield Hall. This cuts across to the A12 where there is a pavement up to Darsham Railway Station. (E)

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 21 m - Halesworth Railway Station
  2. 1 : km 2.79 - alt. 9 m - Mells - Bridge over River Blyth
  3. 2 : km 3.66 - alt. 20 m - Melles Court Farm
  4. 3 : km 6.69 - alt. 12 m - Road into Bramfield
  5. 4 : km 8.23 - alt. 26 m - Railway
  6. 5 : km 10.01 - alt. 39 m - Junction road - Right
  7. 6 : km 13.32 - alt. 18 m - Yoxford
  8. E : km 15.34 - alt. 21 m - Darsham Railway Station

Practical information

Start: Halesworth Railway Station (IP19 8BZ) Grid ref. TM 388 778

Waymarkers: The route is set out with the distinctive East Suffolk Line Walk waymarkers. Although these are abundantly placed, an OS map is needed for clarification.

Transport: East Suffolk Line - There is a two hourly service between Saxmundham and Lowestoft and an hourly service between Saxmundham and Ipswich

Refreshments :

  • The Queens Head, Bramfield

Find more information and walks at Griffmonsters Great Walks here.

In the nearby area

  • The Bramfield Oak
  • Holton Mill
  • St Andrews Church, Bramfiled
  • Crinkle Crankle Wall, Bramfiled
  • Cockfield Hall, Yoxford

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