Description: A longish walk to the Low House at Laxfield for lunch, then back a shorter way. There is quite a lot of (quiet) road walking, due to many footpaths being unmaintained, and signposts missing. Distance: 7.5 miles Elevation Gain: 300 feet Time to complete: 3 hours, plus lunch stop Refreshments: The Low House (aka Kings Head) at… Read More Cratfield to Laxfield Walk
Description: A ride north to the beautiful River Waveney at Homersfield, taking in some Suffolk hamlets. There are a couple of short steep hills near the river. Distance: 23 miles Elevation Gain: 730 feet Time to complete: 2.5-3 hours Refreshments: The Black Swan at Homersfield is recommended for lunch and a pint 1. Cratfield to Silverley’s Green At… Read More Cratfield to Homersfield Ride
Description: A pleasant, scenic, slightly undulating cycle ride along back roads and bridleways to the coast, and back along a slightly different route. Very quiet, with only the busy A12 to cross. Distance: 30 miles (32 miles to Southwold) Elevation Gain: 1,000 feet Time to complete: 3-4 hours Refreshments: plenty of pubs, cafés and shops in Southwold, pubs… Read More Cratfield to Southwold & Walberswick Ride
Description: A walk along the course of the ancient Roman road (Margary number 35) which runs close to Cratfield. It is flat, and fairly easy going. There are 2 options, 4 or 6 miles. Distance: 4 miles (short), 6 miles (long) Elevation Gain: 191 feet (long walk) Time to complete: 1.5 hours (short), 2 hours (long) Refreshments: no… Read More Roman Road Walk
Description: An undemanding 5 mile walk around the village of Cratfield, taking in local farms and lanes. Muddy in places, especially the yard at Lower Hall Farm. Note that many footpaths marked on the OS map of the area do not actually exist, and/or are unsigned. Distance: 5 miles Elevation Gain: 150 feet Time to complete: 1.5 hours… Read More Cratfield Village Walk