This is where you can read articles by members about recent events or anything else related to the IOG. At the moment, content is labelled with three categories: “Previous Events”, “Living with Covid-19” and “Walks with GPX”.
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Rachael, hiker extraordinaire, has organised this trip which starts today and is scheduled to run for 19 days. It will be fascinating to follow – much like the Coast to Coast last year – so here’s hoping that the hikers can be persuaded to submit …
Text from Ian; pics Francis Fourteen IOG members ventured outside of Suffolk on a lovely sunny day in May to walk the 22 miles from Cambridge to Wicken Fen and Ely via the Rivers Cam and Great Ouse. It was an early start for most, …
Text contributed by Christina; pics by Christina and A. Non Glen’s latest Essex exploration proved yet another crowd puller, aided by good weather. 21 joined us at the designated starting point near the Lido in Brightlingsea. Bruce aged 8 was by far the youngest walker. …
Text and maps contributed by Paul W.; Hall pic by Wiki. Four intrepid adventurers set out from Berners St. at 7.00am on Monday aiming to survive an ambitious 31 mile trek around the Suffolk countryside. Heading north out of Ipswich, our supreme leader (Rachael) guided …
Text contributed by Angela; pic by Bob Seven of us enjoyed a varied 12-kilometre circular walk starting from Dunwich beach car park, led by Bob, whilst developing our navigational skills and confidence in using OS maps and compasses. We learnt how to identify key features …
Text contributed by Phil D.; pics by Pete E. and Matty Six of us gathered at the bridge at Dedham and got togged up with various wetsuits and buoyancy aids to face the River Stour. After a briefing from Matty our instructor, we tentatively crawled …