Derby Rd to Holywells Park Walk

Walks, England, Suffolk, Ipswich
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Derby Rd to Holywells Park Walk

Holywells Ward, Suffolk

by twtgsuffolk

  • 40 minutes / 2km
  • 3

Enjoy a leisurely walk from Derby Road station straight to Holywells Park. Lots to see and do in the park and great for all ages.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Hilly & steep

Walk preview

Map preview for Derby Rd to Holywells Park Walk
  1. This walk starts at Derby Road Station and leads to the gorgeous Holywells Park.

    Step 1: This walk starts at Derby Road Station and leads to the gorgeous Holywells Park.

  2. Continue ahead, past the school and at the zebra crossing, cross over Derby Road.

    Step 2: Continue ahead, past the school and at the zebra crossing, cross over Derby Road.

  3. Turn right on the other side and then turn immediately left onto Rosehill Road.

    Step 3: Turn right on the other side and then turn immediately left onto Rosehill Road.

  4. Step 4: There is a lot of pavement parking along Rosehill Road so please be careful. We kept right which, at the time, seemed to have more space for pedestrians. It may be necessary to walk in the road at times.

  5. Continue down Rosehill Road. Please cross over the side roads carefully.

    Step 5: Continue down Rosehill Road. Please cross over the side roads carefully.

  6. St Bartholomew’s Church is on your left.

    Step 6: St Bartholomew’s Church is on your left.

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