Mid-Suffolk Footpath
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Distance: 21.5 Miles
Start: River Waveney, Hoxne
Finish: Stowmarket Greens Meadow, Stowmarket
The Mid-Suffolk Footpath is a 21.5 mile long waymarked trail from the Norfolk Border just north of Hoxne to the town of Stowmarket. It mostly sticks to rural paths and country lanes, avoiding any large built up areas with the opportunity to puck up supplies along the way at one of the local shops or pubs.
The Mid Suffolk Footpath follows a 22 mile long diagonal route across central Suffolk, beginning on the Angles Way just into Norfolk and ending on the edge of Stowmarket. It visits several beautiful villages along the way including Thorndon and Mendlesham, both offering a chance for some refreshments. The historic town of Eye is skirted but a short detour will allow for views of the stunning Norman Motte and Bailey Castle, the unique Town Hall and the Parish Church with the Grade I listed guildhall alongside. For those not wanting to complete a longer linear trail, this book also contains six circular walks that take in the best parts of the Mid Suffolk Footpath
Paperback | Page Count: 45
Part 1: Hoxne to Thorndon (17.5km)
The River Waveney at the start of the walk.
Hoxne Village sign.
We took a short detour off the route to the St Edmund Monument.
The Mid Suffolk Footpath waymarks.
Crossing the River Dove.
Ruins at Brome Hall.
Taking care near the Cows close to Eye.
The site of Eye Priory.
Eye church and Guildhall as we took a detour into the town.
Eye town hall.
Eye Castle.
Eye church.
The ruins of St Mary's church near Thorndon.
Part 2: Thorndon to Stowmarket (20.65km)
Thwaite Church.
Mendlesham Church.
The path to Tan Office.
Vast open fields along the trail.
Finding a pillbox along the road section.
More open fields on the way to Stowmarket.
Nearly at the end of the walk.
The town sign of Stowmarket marking the end of the trail.
The Mid Suffolk Footpath follows a 22 mile long diagonal route across central Suffolk, beginning on the Angles Way just into Norfolk and ending on the edge of Stowmarket. It visits several beautiful villages along the way including Thorndon and Mendlesham, both offering a chance for some refreshments. The historic town of Eye is skirted but a short detour will allow for views of the stunning Norman Motte and Bailey Castle, the unique Town Hall and the Parish Church with the Grade I listed guildhall alongside. For those not wanting to complete a longer linear trail, this book also contains six circular walks that take in the best parts of the Mid Suffolk Footpath
Paperback | Page Count: 45
