Long Melford Walks
The walks in Long Melford span a picturesque network of public footpaths. Long Melford has acres of fields, farmland, wilding areas and more.
The River Chad and the River Stour both flow through the village and the surrounding area.
Long Melford Parish Council has created maps and leaflets for walk routes, showcasing the village.
When walking within the village, please respect the area - leave it as you found it.
These walks may cross areas home to free-roaming livestock. Please keep dogs under control and on a lead.
The Woolpatch walk
The Woolpatch walk is a 0.5-1.5 mile walk, showcasing the River Chad and the "Crinkle Crankle" wall. With the shorter route you pass the Long Melford Cricket Club and allotments. The longer route takes you into Liston, with wild grazing cows and a quick jump over the border into Essex. The starting point is The Woolpatch and it is estimated to take 30-45 minutes.
Download the PDF map here.
The Melford walk
The Melford Walk is a 1.5mile walk that follows what was previously the railway line. The route can also be used by cyclists but motorcycles are not allowed on the line. The walk can start at the top of Bull Lane or just to the left of the new Skylarks estate and is estimated to take 45 minutes.
Download the PDF map here.
The Melford Manors and Church
The Melford Manors and Church is a 1.8mile walk that showcases Melford Hall, Holy Trinity Church and Kentwell Hall. The walk starts at Long Melford Heritage Centre/Village Hall and is estimated to take 1 hour.
Download the PDF map here.
The Mill Walk
The Mill Walk is a 2.5 mile walk, showcasing the Northern end of Long Melford. This walk includes Melford Hall, Holy Trinity Hospital, Holy Trinity Church and Kentwell Hall. The walk begins at The Old School carpark and it estimated to take 1 hour.
Download the PDF map here.
The Black Lion Walk
The Black Lion Walk is a 3.5 mile walk, showcasing the former Long Melford railway, Maltings, Long Melford Cricket and Football clubs and Lyston Mill. The starting point is at Long Melford Country Park and it is estimated to take 1.5hours.
Download the PDF map here.
The Southern Loop
The Black Lion Walk is a 4.9 mile walk, showcasing Long Melford Country Park, The Long Melford Walk and The Bull Hotel. The starting point is at Long Melford Country Park and it is estimated to take 2 hours.
Download the PDF map here.
The Nethergate Walk
The Nethergate walk is a 5 mile walk showcasing the Nethergate Brewery, former Long Melford Railway, The Maltings and the local landscape. The route may be subject to flooding following heavy rain. The starting point is the Long Melford Country Park and it is estimated to take 2.5 hours.
Download the PDF map here.
The Hare Walk
The Hare Walk is a 7 mile walk showcasing Melford Hall, Holy Trinity Hospital, Holy Trinity Church, Kentwell Hall and the Long Melford landscape. The starting point is The Old School Car Park and it is estimated to take 3 hours.
Download the PDF map here.