Section 1 of 2, Lark Valley Path
Mildenhall to Lackford
7 miles (11.3 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: TL 712 745. Finish: TL 797 712. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 42 m of climbing and 37 m of descent; highest point 30 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Mildenhall.
- Bus stops
- Bus Station, 100 m from the start. Directions TL 712 746St Marys Church, 170 m from the start. Directions TL 710 745
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions TL 711 745Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions TL 711 746Jubilee Fields (free), 180 m from the start. Directions TL 714 744
Getting back
The section finishes at Lackford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Country Park, 380 m from the finish. Directions TL 800 714
Planning the Lark Valley Path
- Planning the whole trail: discoversuffolk.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 23%, gravel and tracks 22%; the rest (50%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 2 gates, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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