River Stour Path Strolls

Helena Wilsen-Saunders

Helena Wilsen-Saunders is a local Suffolk artist specialising in landscape painting as well as a keen rambler. She has led walks for local rambling groups in and around Suffolk.

We have four buildings that are used for visitor accommodation. Whilst most rooms are either en-suite or have a dedicated bathroom, there are some
rooms in The Mill that share showers and toilets at the end of the hall. If this is
un-suitable for you please make the office staff aware upon booking or as soon as possible.

Please be aware that you are visiting a Field Centre that caters in the main for school parties; the accommodation is basic and dormitory style, but warm and comfortable.

Example timetable

Day 1: We will walk from Lower Holbrook to Alton Water which is a circular walk passing the majestic Royal Hospital School, St Peter’s at Stutton and part of the Alton Water reservoir nature trail. This walk is approximately 14.5 KM/9 miles.

Day 2: We will walk the Chelmondiston to Pin Mill Circular via Wolverstone Country Park. This walk is approximately 13km/8miles.

Day 3: We will walk the Shotley Gate to Erwarton Hall Circular. Starting from Shotley Marina with its stunning views across to Landguard Point through country tracks to Ewarton with its majestic Tudor Hall along the Ewarton Bay back to Shotley. This walk is approximately 13km/8 miles.

Day 4: We will walk the Wrabness Nature Reserve and Stour Wood Circular. This is a gentle circular walk at Wrabness with dramatic views of the Stour Valley estuary. This walk is approximately 10 km/6 miles.

Check-in is between 1600-1800, if you are arriving after 1800 please advise us, so we can ensure you are advised of access codes, room key location, and room location.

You will meet the guide at Dinner, and you will have your first session after Dinner.

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  Expert Tuition
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  Free Wi-Fi
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  Full Board Accommodation
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  Hot and Cold Drinks
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  In Course Transport
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  Picnic Lunch

Accommodation and picnic lunch are for resident bookings only.

Refreshments are included for all but non-resident bookings are advised to bring lunch with you.

What to bring

• Waterproof hooded jacket; waterproof trousers; warm mid garments at all times of the year.
• Walking boots with a sufficiently supportive structure and with pronounced tread; sun hat in warm, sunny weather. Sunscreen, sunglasses etc, hot weather.
• Food and Drink - sufficient food and drink to sustain you for a day’s walk. Spare food for use in the event of an emergency.
• Water 2 Litres.
• Essential Personal Medication - medication prescribed by your GP to be at hand at all times (e.g.inhalers for asthma sufferers). Small first aid kit recommended.
• Rucksack to carry gear