Hospital to Hardwick Heath Loop

Walks, England, Suffolk, West Suffolk
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Hospital to Hardwick Heath Loop

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

by twtgsuffolk

  • 25 minutes / 1.5km
  • 3

Enjoy a nature-filled break from West Suffolk Hospital and wander around the tranquil Hardwick Heath. Take a breather. Notice nature.

  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

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Map preview for Hospital to Hardwick Heath Loop
  1. Welcome to this walk around Hardwick Heath. We’re choosing to start this route from the A&E department at West Suffolk Hospital.

    Step 1: Welcome to this walk around Hardwick Heath. We’re choosing to start this route from the A&E department at West Suffolk Hospital.

  2. This walk is a chance to connect with nature whilst you’re at the hospital. It’s also a great spot for dog walking as dogs can go off lead.

    Step 2: This walk is a chance to connect with nature whilst you’re at the hospital. It’s also a great spot for dog walking as dogs can go off lead.

  3. Step 3: There is a bus stop along Hardwick Lane, which is the closest public transport hub to the start of this walk. There is also paid for parking at Hardwick Heath.

  4. Follow the sloping path away from the hospital. Use the zebra crossing to continue on and into Hardwick Heath.

    Step 4: Follow the sloping path away from the hospital. Use the zebra crossing to continue on and into Hardwick Heath.

  5. Pass a wooden bench and head towards the fence.

    Step 5: Pass a wooden bench and head towards the fence.

  6. Now turn right to follow the grassy path.

    Step 6: Now turn right to follow the grassy path.

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