Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.39 km

Gipping Valley River Path

Highlight • Rest Area

it seems OK to cross but not in the best condition

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14.1 km

St Mary's Church, Badley

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Surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside, St Mary's is a medieval church which hasn't changed for 300 years. It is no longer in use but is maintained by the Churches Conservation …

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14.7 km

Sallow Grove

Forest

17.6 km

St Peter and St Mary’s Church, Stowmarket

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Stowmarket is a busy market town on the River Gripping. As it is on the railway line between Norwich and London it makes for an ideal place to start a …

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18.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

1.42 km

1.28 km

280 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

2.20 km

2.07 km

1.50 km

1.21 km

Elevation

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Gipping Valley River Path – St Mary's Church, Badley loop from Stowmarket

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