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 contributed by Glenys; pics by Pete. On Saturday afternoon, we met up at the Avid Indoor Climbing Centre near The Havens, Ipswich. Climbing shoes were provided, and a cafe serving cake looked inviting. We then took turns to climb. The floor underfoot was deep …
Pics and words contributed by Peter E. We arrived at Alton Water’s small car park near Tattingstone and met up with several other party-goers from the night before. Mel and Jayne, our walk leaders, arrived promptly and assured us the dark and foreboding weather would …
Words and pics contributed by Jen. On Sunday, 21 of us met at Bures Community Centre car park to walk just over 9 miles around the Stour Valley. Despite the gloomy forecast, the weather remained bright throughout, with even the odd burst of sunshine. We …
As a change of pace and destination from the usual, hard-hiking, spartan, hostel weekends in the Lakes, Peaks, or Scotland, Skendleby Hall in the undulating Lincolnshire Wolds offered the potential for lazing around in luxurious surroundings as well as some rather lovely walks in the …
Contributed by M-L Last week Anni, Paul and I met up with Izzy and Diana to chat about the IOG on the Friday Breakfast Show on Ipswich Community Radio. Despite the early time slot, it was a lot of fun so it has been suggested …
