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 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 …
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 …