Enjoy this leisurely walk first to see Brandon’s old Town Street centre with parish church, old workhouse, site of almshouses and manor house, then down old lanes and paths near popular river recreation spots where we will hear about navigation on the river and how people enjoyed swimming, boating and fishing in the past (and still do). Have you heard of the ‘Lougars’ swim spot and do you know how its name originated?
We will also immerse ourselves in the sights and sounds of the river Little Ouse and countryside, finishing with free tea and coffee and a chance to chat in the Leisure and Health Hub café.
This walk is organised and led by @OSBrecks (osbrecks.co.uk) jointly with Brandon Wellbeing Walks who run free sociable walks from Brandon Health Hub every Monday at 9.30am (on Facebook: Brandon Wellbeing Walks and on the Hub website www.abbeycroft.org.uk/health-walks.
When: Monday 10th August
Time: 9.30-11.30am
Where: Brandon Leisure and Health Hub, Church Rd, IP27 0JB
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Distance: 2 miles/3km
Cost: Free
Book Now: Town Street Wellbeing and History Walk
Suitable For: All ages
Parking: Free parking available at Brandon Leisure and Health Hub
Public Transport:
Nearest bus stop Church Close, about eight minutes’ walk, https://bustimes.org/stops/390020066
Brandon railway station is about 20 minutes’ walk.
Facilities: There are toilets at the start and end of this walk, and a café, though there will be free tea and coffee available from the volunteer leaders at the end.
Accessibility: The walk will be mostly accessible, along pavements and firm paths, though some sections could be narrow or uneven. If you have any accessibility questions, please contact us at brecks@suffolk.gov.uk or on 01473 265600.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a short lead.
Cover image: Brandon Staunch 1978, Supplied by John Basham