The 4 Church Walk
Distance 11.82 miles (280 mins)
Points of interest - The Anglo Saxon Village, Fullers Mill Garden, Lackford Lakes, The Lark Valley Path, The Ickneild Way Path.
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Culford Walk
Distance 2 - 6 miles
Points of interest - The Lark Valley Path, The Ickneild Way Path.
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The Guiness Arms Walk
Distance 4.72 miles (115 mins)
Points of interest - The Anglo Saxon Village, Fullers Mill Garden, Lackford Lakes, The Lark Valley Path, The Ickneild Way Path.
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The River Lark Walk
Distance 6.65 miles (130 mins)
Points of interest - The Anglo Saxon Village, Fullers Mill Garden, Lackford Lakes, The Lark Valley Path, The Ickneild Way Path.
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Anglo Sexon Walk
Distance 5.54 miles (120 mins)
Points of interest - The Anglo Saxon Village, Fullers Mill Garden, Lackford Lakes, The Lark Valley Path, The Ickneild Way Path.
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The Lark Valley Walk
Distance 7.68 miles (130 mins)
Points of interest - The Lark Valley Path, The Ickneild Way Path.
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The Culford Walk
Distance 1.95 miles (30 Mins)
Points of interest - The Lark Valley Path, The Ickneild Way Path.
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The Cadogan Pub Walk
Distance 2.79 Miles (67 mins)
Points of interest - The Lark Valley Path, The Ickneild Way Path, The Cadogan Pub
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Popular walk, is the “St Edmund Way Pilgrimage”. Britain’s Holy Places are all connected by green lanes and public footpaths and the British pilgrimage is open to all, with or without religion.
St Edmund Way – 79 miles, 8 days – Manningtree to Brandon, via Bury St Edmunds. A Suffolk pilgrimage route via Dedham (East Anglia), Sudbury, Long Melford, Lavenham and Little Welnetham to Bury St Edmunds, where King Edmund is buried, having been martyred by the Danes in 869, and onward via Thetford, finishing at Brandon. This route follows several national trails, such as the Stour Valley path and Icknield Way.
2-day Version – Thetford Priory to Bury St Edmunds – 22 miles. This a modified section of the complete route in order to take account of English Heritage sites in Thetford. You begin at Thetford Priory, an important medieval monastery, near the Priory of the Canons of the Holy Sepulchre, who aided medieval pilgrims to Jerusalem. Next is the medieval stone Barnham Cross that marks the boundary between Norfolk and Suffolk, and along the Icknield Way through the King’s Forest to West Stow, a reconstructed 5th-7th-century Anglo-Saxon village. A succession of four beautiful Suffolk churches follows before you arrive at Bury St Edmunds, with its ruined abbey standing side-by-side with the cathedral, where you can hear its choir sing evensong. (See here for more information https://britishpilgrimage.org/... in particular thanks to ’Guy @PilgrimTrust’ for the photos)
Brandon Country Park
Nestled on the outskirts of Suffolk’s vast and captivating Thetford Forest, just a mere 10 miles from our Suffolk glamping site, you’ll discover the enchanting Brandon Country Park. Spanning an impressive 30 acres, this parkland reserve beckons nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.
One of the park’s standout features is its renowned arboretum, a living collection of diverse and majestic trees, ensuring no matter which season you choose to visit West Stow Pods, you will be met with an array of mesmerising colours. If you’re up for a spine-tingling adventure, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the supposedly haunted mausoleum within the park. Its intriguing history and eerie atmosphere make it a captivating stop for those with a love for the supernatural.
For garden enthusiasts, Brandon Country Park boasts a stunning walled garden, a horticultural gem that showcases an array of vibrant flowers. Wander through its meticulously landscaped grounds and take in the sensory delights of blooming flowers and lush greenery.
Situated within The Brecks, an iconic English landscape celebrated for its unique and expansive heathlands, and canopied forests, Brandon Country Park provides a gateway to this remarkable natural wonderland. Explore the park’s natural wonders on foot via its three
Ickworth Estate Walk
Though many visit Ickworth Estate to see the neoclassical country house and immaculate gardens, the expansive property can also be explored by foot. It’s a fantastic day trip for our glamping guests!
Spanning about 6 miles, the circular Ickworth walking trail takes visitors by some of the property’s most notable attractions (including the walled garden, the family church and Fairy Lake) and around the entire rural estate. A really splendid way to spend an afternoon, if you ask us!
Do be warned that in order to access the Ickworth Estate there is an entry fee. Admission prices for the parkland and gardens begin at £2.70 for children and £5.40 for adults (prices go up to £4.05 and £8.10 respectively in high-season).