Ramble Around Rushmere

Walks, England, Suffolk, East Suffolk
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Ramble Around Rushmere

Rushmere St Andrew, Suffolk

by eastsuffolkcouncil

  • 1hr 25m / 4.5km
  • 17

A nature filled circular stroll around Rushmere. Step-free diversion available en-route.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. Welcome to this circular walk round Rushmere St Andrew. We start this jaunt at Chesnut Pond on Rushmere Street.

    Step 1: Welcome to this circular walk round Rushmere St Andrew. We start this jaunt at Chesnut Pond on Rushmere Street.

  2. Chestnut Pond is a haven for wildlife. Damselflies, dragonflies and house martins visit the pond. It’s also home to frogs and toads.

    Step 2: Chestnut Pond is a haven for wildlife. Damselflies, dragonflies and house martins visit the pond. It’s also home to frogs and toads.

  3. With the pond behind you turn right along Rushmere Street. Pass Rushmere Baptist Church on your right.

    Step 3: With the pond behind you turn right along Rushmere Street. Pass Rushmere Baptist Church on your right.

  4. Continue along Rushmere Street as it bears round to the left. Follow the narrow tarmac path.

    Step 4: Continue along Rushmere Street as it bears round to the left. Follow the narrow tarmac path.

  5. What flora and fauna can you spot as you continue along Rushmere Street?

    Step 5: What flora and fauna can you spot as you continue along Rushmere Street?

  6. Pass the Rushmere St Andrew sign and a small pond on your right.

    Step 6: Pass the Rushmere St Andrew sign and a small pond on your right.

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