Halesworth Millennium Green Walk ~ Griffmonsters Great Walks

Sunday, 6 February 2022

Halesworth Millennium Green Walk

Author: Griffmonster | Sunday, 6 February 2022 | No comments |

Halesworth Millennium Green Walk

Exploring the countryside to the east of Halesworth

An easy wander around an area designated as Halesworth Millennium Green, an open space dedicated for leisure and enjoyment where people can enjoy nature and wildlife

NOTE

This is a walk summary intended to provide the user with just the essential information in order to navigate the walk route. Fully detailed information notes, refreshment stops and walk features are not included in this. A full write up will be included in the near future.

Halesworth Millennium Green Walk - Essential Information

Walk Statistics (calculated from GPX):

Start location: Halesworth
Distance: miles ( km)
Total Gain: ft ( metre)
Total Descent: ft ( metre)
Min Height: ft ( metre)
Max Height: ft ( metre)
Walk Time:
Walk Grade: Easy
Terrain: Footpath, Country Lane

Maps:

The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map: OS Explorer 231 - Southwold & Bungay
GPX Route File

Route Verification Details

Date of Walk: 31/10/2015
Walk Time: 12:00:00 to 14:00:00
Walkers: Griff, Kat
Weather Conditions: Heavy clouds

Walk Notes

Halesworth used to be at the head of the navigable River Blyth back in the 18th century and wherries used to trade along this river down to Blythborough, Walberswick and the open sea. I have been reliably told that when a wheey arrived at the town quay the church bells would ring to bring down the men to unload the cargo. Later the narrow guage railway was put in to line the town with Southwold. This lasted from 1879 until 1929 when road transport forced it into closure.

The are that has been allocated to the Millennium Green comprises of four meadows in the flood plain of the Blyth Special Landscape Area and the Suffolk River Valleys Environmentally Sensitive Area. The area consists of grassland that is subject to regular winter flooding. In the summer cattle graze the area. Wildlife that can be seen are voles and otters, kingfishers and grey wagtail.

This is a fine way to while away a couple of hours for anyone visiting the town of Halesworth.