Sudbury Water Meadow Trail

Walks, England, Suffolk, Babergh
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Sudbury Water Meadow Trail

Sudbury, Suffolk

by twtgsuffolk

  • 1hr 45m / 5km
  • 59

Take a gorgeous walk around Sudbury’s ancient water meadows. Along the route discover the heritage of the area, and enjoy stunning views.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Sudbury Water Meadow Trail
  1. Welcome to this walk around Sudbury’s water meadows. We’re starting the walk from Sudbury station, but you can pick it up from any point.

    Step 1: Welcome to this walk around Sudbury’s water meadows. We’re starting the walk from Sudbury station, but you can pick it up from any point.

  2. Step 2: Sudbury is just 1 hour 20 minutes from London Liverpool Street, changing at Marks Tey. It’s accessible from all stations on the London to Norwich east coast routes.

  3. Step 3: There are regular buses to and from Colchester, Bury St. Edmunds, Clare, Ipswich and Halstead that run from Sudbury. 3 hours free parking is also available at Kingfisher Leisure Centre.

  4. Follow Station Road. The leisure centre will be on your left.

    Step 4: Follow Station Road. The leisure centre will be on your left.

  5. Step 5: Turn left, following the footpath round the leisure centre building.

  6. With the entrance to the leisure centre to your left continue ahead, towards the tree line.

    Step 6: With the entrance to the leisure centre to your left continue ahead, towards the tree line.

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