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 the 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  

8. (To explore Monk’s Eleigh & The Church of St Peter turn left) 

9. At the intersection across the bridge continue forward towards the footpath sign that directs to the right 

10. Follow the sign, walking along the farmland hedgerows edge 

11. When another footpath sign is visible at the opposite end of the field turn right onto the road 

12. Pass over the bridge into Chelsworth 

13. Continue to follow the road into Chelsworth 

14. (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) 

15. Upon reaching the Y-junction that is marked by a black & white signpost, turn right 

16. Cross over the bridge and follow the road 

17. Continue up the hill 

18. When the junction is reach at the top of the hill (marked by a finger post sign), follow the road to the right 

19. Continue to follow the road round and uphill until a crossroad is reached 

20. Pass straight over the crossroad and follow the sign directing to The Lindsey Rose 

21. Follow the road through Lindsey village until you return to The Lindsey Rose