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An unusual geographical feature where the stream at the bottom of this steep-sided ‘hollow’ has eroded the soft chalky ground. An enjoyable section of this route at any time of year.

This was the original route from Stanton to Bury St Edmunds. The wooded parts are home to thousands of Bluebells in late spring.

A poignant reminder of war. This makeshift memorial marks the site of a crashed Wellington in 1942. Further information is available online.

This section is a stretch of the arterial road towards the end of the airstrip. The old runway would have been on the left, now removed leaving poor soil, the topsoil having been removed. This area is now well populated by wildlife including owls, buzzards and deer.

You are now approaching an area of former air-force ancillary buildings and modern metal structures, now known as Shepherds Grove Industrial Estate West. Good use has been made of the former military area and buildings though many have been demolished over the years. Many others though have well exceeded their original life expectancies.

Top quality restaurant and cafe, with outdoor seating as well, especially welcome if you’re not dressed for dining. The farmers market every Saturday 9-1 is bountiful, when they have brunch items etc. Weds-Sat the renowned Wooster’s Bakery can be found here too.

This area has mostly clay soil so can be sticky after we weather

The grundle becomes a running stream after wet weather but this can normally be navigated by crossing it and taking the upper path which has short steeper sections