LOCAL WALKS
DISCOVER THE LOCAL WALKS OF LINDSEY
Situated in the heart of Suffolk, endless paths stretch to all reaches of our gorgeous surroundings.
We have mapped out some of our favourites for you to follow, whether you’d like a short stroll or a heavy hike.
Be sure to stop by for a meal at The Lindsey Rose at the end of your walk. It’s the perfect spot to refuel.
These walks can get a bit muddy during wet weather so be sure to bring wellies and warm clothing.
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Pub to Pub Walk
The Lindsey Rose to The Crown, Bildeston
Nedging Hall Estate is a family-owned country estate in Suffolk. The Estate comprises of pubs, country houses and a brewery. The Bildeston Crown and The Lindsey Rose form part of the Nedging Hall Estate collection. They’re approximately three miles apart with beautiful Suffolk countryside between them. It makes for a wonderful walk.
1 hour 50 minutes
3 miles (5km)
Easy walking ability
Some sections of trail can be muddy & uneven – 1 mile of the walk
Leaded dogs welcome
Directions:
1. Stepping out of The Lindsey Rose take a right turn
2. Follow the road through Lindsey Tye
3. At the cross-junction pass straight over – in the opposite direction to The Lindsey Rose sign
4. Follow the road down the hill and to the right
5. Upon reaching a junction, stay on the road veering to the left
6. Continue downhill passing through the trees & past the farm
7. Take a right after passing over the small, beautiful bridge opposite The Peacock Inn
8. You’ll walk along a small section of road with no pavement – take care
9. To your left there should be a small cluster of trees into a farmer’s field (with a footpath sign) which leads uphill towards Bildeston
10. Continue northward across the farmer’s field, and at its end pass through another cluster of trees (with another footpath sign)
11. A wide grass path should be visible, continue to follow this path until St Mary Magdelene Church is reached
12. Upon reaching the Church take a right turn onto Church Road and follow it downhill – you’re nearly there.
13. When the road splits into a Y-junction follow Chapel Street to the right to reach The Bildeston Clock Tower in the central Market Place
14. After reaching the Clock Tower take a right turn and after following the road for a few yards, The Crown will be visible to your left. You deserve a beer!
St Peter’s Church Circular
Perfect as a way to build an appetite just before a meal at The Lindsey Rose. An easy walk that takes you through Lindsey, to its historic church and back, all with the sights of the Suffolk country either side of you.
45 minutes
1.5 miles (2.6km)
Easy walking ability
Leaded dogs welcome
Directions:
1. Stepping out of The Lindsey Rose, turn left
2. Turn right at the Y-junction, following the sign that points to Kersey
3. Follow road and at the next Y-junction, follow to the right, in the direction of Boxford
4. Continue to follow the road
5. At the next Y-junction take a sharp right, following the sign that directs towards ‘By Road’
6. St Peter’s Church will then be to your left
7. Stepping out of St Peter’s Church turn left and continue to follow the road
8. At the next Y-junction take a sharp left, following the sign that directs towards ‘By Road’
9. Continue until you return to the same junction in step 3
10. Turn right & continue to follow the road until you return to The Lindsey Rose
Monks Eleigh Circular
A simple stroll that will take you on a journey through two of Suffolk’s most beautiful villages. Thatched roofs and colourful cottages, in between stunning landscapes. This walk has something for everyone, natural sights, a pit-stop to shop, historical churches and of course our pub to fill growing appetites!
1 hour 45 minutes
4 miles (10km)
Easy walking ability
Leaded dogs welcome
Directions:
1. Stepping out of The Lindsey Rose, turn left
2. Turn right at the Y-junction, following the sign that points to Monks Eleigh
3. Follow road, passing horse pastures & the Boyton Hall Equestrian Centre
4. At the next Y-junction follow to the right
5. Upon reading Back Lane turn right onto the A1141
6. Turn left and Bridge Farm Barns will be to your right
7. To continue pass over the bridge
(To explore Monk’s Eleigh & The Church of St Peter turn left)
8. At the intersection across the bridge continue forward towards the footpath sign that directs to the right
9. Follow the sign, walking along the farmland hedgerows edge
10. When another footpath sign is visible at the opposite end of the field turn right onto the road
11. Pass over the bridge into Chelsworth
12. Continue to follow the road into Chelsworth
(To explore Chelsworth’s All Saints Church turn right and follow the gravel road – entrance to this road is when the road takes a left, just before reaching step 13)
13. Upon reaching the Y-junction that is marked by a black & white signpost, turn right
14. Cross over the bridge and follow the road
15. Continue up the hill
16. When the junction is reach at the top of the hill (marked by a finger post sign), follow the road to the right
17. Continue to follow the road round and uphill until a crossroad is reached
18. Pass straight over the crossroad and follow the sign directing to The Lindsey Rose
19. Follow the road through Lindsey village until you return to The Lindsey Rose
Kersey Circular
For those who want to see all our local sights, this walk is ideal! The gorgeous rolling landscapes of Suffolk hold so much history and there is no better way to explore it! The paths you will be taking are the same 13th century pilgrims as far back as the reign of King Edward III. This walk will take you across farmland, through woodland, to ancient castles & towering churches. We’ve mapped out the perfect route for you to see it all.
2 hours 30 minutes
6 miles (10km)
Intermediate walking ability
Leaded dogs welcome
Directions:
1. Stepping out of The Lindsey Rose, turn left
2. Follow the road through Lindsey Tye
3. At the 2nd Y-junction follow the road to the left
4. Continue to follow road until the hedgerows stop either side of the road
5. Follow the footpath signpost that indicates left
6. Continue across farmland
7. Pass through woodland & continue across farmland
8. Pass by another patch of woodland
9. Continue across farmland until the hedgerow at the end of the field is reached
10. Turn right and continue to the road (Priory Hill)
11. After passing the red bricked house, turn right onto the footpath
12. Turn left at the road by Priory Farm and follow until The Street, Kersey
13. Turn right (Continue on Church Hill to reach St Mary’s Church)
14. Turn right again at The Grn and pass through the wooden gate beside the timber-frame house
15. Follow path until stile & continue over stile turning to the left & beginning uphill across meadow
17. Pass over stile at the other side of the meadow and continue along field edge
18. At crossroad continue over in the direction of Kersey Tye
19. At the next crossroad continue over into farmland walking in diagonal right direction
20. Continue to follow path, passing Lindsey Castle, until Priory Hill road reached
21. Follow the road to the left, passing St James’ Chapel
22. At Rose Green crossroad turn right and follow the road, passing St Peter’s Church until you return to The Lindsey Rose