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
Story contributed by John W., pics by John and Kari. This was a nice walk. A bunch of optimists made their way to Snape Maltings not knowing whether or not the heavy morning rain was likely to dampen our day. It turned out the weather …
Story contributed by Glen, pics by Christina. A gentle breeze and cheery sunshine greeted the start and indeed the duration of an autumnal amble from Manningtree to Dedham and back. Several participants were unlucky to encounter significant travelling difficulties in reaching our start point, courtesy …
Text and pics contributed by M-L On a glistening autumn morning more than 20 IOGers gathered at Harleston in Norfolk for a lovely circuit of the Waveney Valley of around 10 miles. It was as warm as summer, but there is something in the light …
Pics and report contributed by John Wright Ian Robinson led this dual distance walk in his usual fashion. Despite this a good time was had by all.* While others stayed under their duvets, 14 of the group’s bravest prepared for foul weather and marched for hours …
Pics and stats contributed by Torben Moving time: 3:44:22 Distance: 34.7 miles Avg speed 9.3 MPH Elevation gain: 1,292 ft Calories burnt: 1,349
Pics and report contributed by Christina 30 IOGers had a fun night at David’s infamous annual barbecue in the deeply rural realms of Stonham. True, the weather was awful, but it did not spoil our fun in the slightest. The alcohol and teas and coffees …