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
Words by Anneliese, pics contributed by Ian R. Is it too soon to talk about the mud? Yes. A hugely popular walk; 26 of us arrived at the allotted time and place despite the road closures sent to challenge us. Yes, 26 of us. Christina …
Text and pics contributed by M-L A grey and lowering morning saw twelve walkers gather outside Sally’s house in Martlesham for a short, sociable stroll of under five miles – a good way to kick off the weekend. Sally’s route cleverly avoided residential pockets where …
Five of us joined Peter Thorpe on his ‘rubbish walk’ on a Saturday in late November. Peter had prepared his event well. We were suitably equipped with litter picking tools, gloves and strong waste collection bags, and people wore high vis jackets and firm footwear. …
Text contributed by Sally, pics by Claire V. Thirteen of us turned up for a short walk of about four miles in the Fynn Valley. It was nice to see several new faces as well as some long term members. Starting from the pond on …
Text and photos by Patrick Meehan It was a walk of two parts really. At the weather-delayed 12pm start-point on Station Road, a 27mph southern blusterly moaned and groaned beneath dark, rain-sodden skies as it strummed the overhead power lines with a wild, Wagnerian fury. …
Text and pics contributed by Peter A group of five hardy IOG members rolled up to take on the extended Boss Hog event at Wantisden Hall near Rendlesham Forest on an early October Sunday – a seven-mile muddy race with 40+ obstacles to make our …