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ORWELL

92 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome92 ha

Getting here

52.02519, 1.18138

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking

Best for

8 activities

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Family friendly

Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: East: Shotley Gate to Felixstowe Ferry

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Alton Water Red RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: East: Shotley Gate to Felixstowe FerryWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Pin Mill Nature Walk, Pin MillWalking route3.2 km

Circular walk, mostly easy walking on grassy and sandy paths. Steps along the route and one steep slope to descend between points 4 and 5. Be aware of high tides along the foreshore at point 6, where an alternate path is recommended when the route is impa

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Sandlings WalkWalking route89 km

Southwold to Rushmere Heath on the outskirts of Ipswich

Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Stour & Orwell WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Gainsborough Lanepublic footpath · 49 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 49 mPath type: track
Gainsborough Lanepublic footpath · 48 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 48 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Gainsborough Lanepublic footpath · 126 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 126 mSurface gravelPath type: track
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Cycling

185 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route 2Cycling route
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
2ACycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 10BCycling route
Named routeRef 10BLocal cycle route
South Suffolk Route BCycling route
Named routeRef BRegional cycle route
Alton Water LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

About this country park

Orwell is a 92-hectare country park in Ipswich, Eastern England. The park includes a mix of woodlands, meadows, and riverside paths, where visitors can observe local wildlife and enjoy activities such as walking and cycling.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Orwell Bridge & Braziers Meadow Picnic Area

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Orwell Bridge & Braziers Meadow Picnic Area

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Holywells ParkUrban park2.6 km→✦CHRISTCHURCH MANSIONHistoric site4.6 km→🌱Christchurch ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Cobham Road Recreation GroundUrban park2 km→🌱Holywells ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Holywells ParkUrban park2.6 km→

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