Ipswich Station to Derby Road Walk

Walks, England, Suffolk, Ipswich
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Ipswich Station to Derby Road Walk

Ipswich, Suffolk

by twtgsuffolk

  • 55 minutes / 3.1km
  • 2

A station-to-station walk from Ipswich Station to Derby Road Station. Enjoy the waterfront and quieter streets along the way.

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History

Walk preview

Map preview for Ipswich Station to Derby Road Walk
  1. This walk starts at Ipswich station. We’re taking the scenic walk to Derby Road Station. This route has steps & steep sections.

    Step 1: This walk starts at Ipswich station. We’re taking the scenic walk to Derby Road Station. This route has steps & steep sections.

  2. Exit the station and cross over Burrell Road. Turn left on the other side to cross over Princes Street.

    Step 2: Exit the station and cross over Burrell Road. Turn left on the other side to cross over Princes Street.

  3. Step 3: On the other side of Princes Street, make your way over the bridge.

  4. Don’t miss the top down views over the River Orwell. We’re about to walk alongside it.

    Step 4: Don’t miss the top down views over the River Orwell. We’re about to walk alongside it.

  5. On the other side of the bridge, look left for the steps down to the riverside. Alternatively, you can use the shared sloped path.

    Step 5: On the other side of the bridge, look left for the steps down to the riverside. Alternatively, you can use the shared sloped path.

  6. Step 6: To avoid the river section, you can continue along Princes Street, turn right onto Commercial Road, follow it as it becomes Grafton Way. Then rejoin the route at Step 17.

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