Discover the history of the 7th armoured division of the British Army, famous for fighting in the deserts of Egypt and Libya and in Tunisia in World War II as well as their iconic insignia, with a walk around the remains of their camp where they trained and gathered before the D-Day landing in France.
The heritage of the forest will also be explored with a visit to a preserved woodsman’s hut.
When: Tuesday 11th August
Time: 10am-12.30pm
Meeting Point: The Desert Rats Memorial off the A1065 north of Mundford, IP26 5DA
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Distance: 4.5 miles/7.2km
Cost: Fully funded with thanks to the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Suffolk County Council.
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Suitable for: Adults
Accessibility: This walk goes through the forest so the ground may be uneven in places. We would advise the walk is not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. If you have any accessibility questions, please contact us at brecks@suffolk.gov.uk or on 01473 265600.
Facilities: Please note there are no toilets near this route.
Parking: Free parking is available at the memorial.
Dogs: This walk is not dog friendly.