Dasy walk from Long Melford to Lavenham, through woods and open fields, following the route of the old Great Eastern Railway line. You can return to Long Melford by bus, or re-trace your steps if you are able. Can be muddy and waterlogged through SSSI.
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52.10, 0.76 · rel 19365528
52.10, 0.76 · rel 19365528
Melford Hall to Lavenham Railway Walk, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall
A 7,7 km loop walk through urban area in Suffolk.
Loop walk
start = finish · Suffolk
7,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
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on the route
7,7 km
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Melford Hall to Lavenham Railway Walk, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall is 7.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Melford Hall to Lavenham Railway Walk, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall takes approximately 1h 55min to complete.
Yes, Melford Hall to Lavenham Railway Walk, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Melford Hall to Lavenham Railway Walk, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall starts at Melford Hall, CO10 9DU;TL 86591 46294.
Melford Hall to Lavenham Railway Walk, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Melford Hall to Lavenham Railway Walk, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall is maintained and managed by National Trust.