Here you will find stories and descriptions of many events put on by the IOG, from walks, runs and cycle rides (often with pictures and route maps), to socials, concerts and trampolining, to trips across the UK and further afield.
Feel free to offer articles and pictures for publication. Please send your entries to newsletter@ipswichoutdoor.org
Text and pics contributed by Simon F. Thanks to Claire and Andrew for organising a great day out in the beautiful Fens beginning when most of us met at Ipswich train station for a banter-fuelled journey to the city of Ely. In the morning Andrew …
Text contributed by Ian S.; pictures by Ian and Anni The famous five IOGers, comprising Emma Giddings, Pete Edwards, Karen Stracey, Steve (Tom) Sawer & myself gathered at the Whole Hog course near Woodbridge on a recent Sunday morning. Luckily it was the last but …
Text and pics contributed by Claire V. A group of 15 joined Glen and Jim for the Roam and Romans event in Colchester. Glen led a wonderful walk around some green spaces with great views over Colchester. In the morning we visited Hilly Fields Nature …
Text and pics contributed by Claire V. Not quite sure why I was the only one on John’s walk from Kelvedon to Coggleshall and back. This nine-mile walk was beautiful. We walked through fields growing a variety of fruits for Tiptree and then alongside the …
Picture contributed by Peter E., text by Christina Every Saturday, the IOG is represented at one of the local park runs. We first do a 5k run, then meet for breakfast. At this event, 99 runners took part in total: families, professional runners, dogs, everyone …
Text and pics contributed by Simon A small group recently ‘conquered’ the summit of Suffolk’s highest point. Our ten-mile circular route began at Denston village hall in West Suffolk. Red Kites flew overhead as we walked in the gently rolling countryside. We soon reached our …