Derby Rd to Ipswich Station Jaunt

Walks, England, Suffolk, Ipswich
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Derby Rd to Ipswich Station Jaunt

Holywells Ward, Suffolk

by twtgsuffolk

  • 1hr 30m / 3.6km
  • 2

A station-to-station walk from Derby Road to Ipswich Station. Enjoy a leisurely walk and soak up the variety of scenes along the way.

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

Walk preview

Map preview for Derby Rd to Ipswich Station Jaunt
  1. This walk starts at Derby Road Station and leads you the scenic way to Ipswich Station. Exit the station and turn left.

    Step 1: This walk starts at Derby Road Station and leads you the scenic way to Ipswich Station. Exit the station and turn left.

  2. Step 2: Please note that Holywells Park is usually open 7am - 7pm. For an alternative route out of hours continue downhill on Bishops Hill (when at Step 17) and rejoin at step 39.

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

    Step 3: Continue ahead, past the school and at the zebra crossing, cross over Derby Road.

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

    Step 4: Turn right on the other side and then turn immediately left onto Rosehill Road.

  5. Step 5: There is a lot of pavement parking here so please be careful. We kept right which at the time seemed to have more space for pedestrians but this will vary of course. Take care as you go.

  6. Continue down Rosehill Road. Please cross over the side roads carefully. Some pavements are uneven.

    Step 6: Continue down Rosehill Road. Please cross over the side roads carefully. Some pavements are uneven.

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