Laxfield Circular Walk
Monday, 7 February 2022
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A walk that encapsulates the Suffolk countryside around Laxfield
Laxfield is full of history. It was here that John Noyes was martyred at the stake in 1557 for his protestant views. The village is also the birthplace of iconoclast William Dowsing who went on to destroy many religious works of art across East Anglia. In the first decade of the 20th century the Mid Suffolk Light Railway was built and terminated at Laxfield, lasting until the early 1950s. The station is long gone although the platform lurks in the undergrowth just outside the village. All in, this walk is a great accompaniment to exploring the village. A visit to the museum is essential and the two historic pubs provide fascination as well as the opportunity of refreshments. The low House, also known as The Kings Head is an unspoilt 16th century building where the drinks are served from a tap room at the back of the building.
Walk Statistics
- Start location: Leiston
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- Walk type: Circular
- Walk Grade: easy
- Terrain: Footpaths, woodland tracks and coastline
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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 212 - Woodbridge & Saxmundham
- GPX Route File
Route Validation Cards
Validation Date - 2019-07-07
- Time of Walk: 11:00 to 14:00
- Validators: Griffmonster
- Weather Conditions: Warm sunny day
- Notes: Initial route undertaken
Summary of Document Changes
Last Updated: 2026-03-30
- 2018-11-30 : initial publication
- 2018-12-15 : update following publication of SPR Consultation reprieving Broom Covert from development
- 2021-03-17 : Update website improvements and removal of ViewRanger reliance
- 2021-12-01 : Removal of ViewRanger links due to its imminent demise
- 2026-01-12 : Major website update with all walks recast to the new format
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