Best walks to or from Derby Road

Trimley Station to Derby Road Station

A long route on the Stour & Orwell Walk following the north bank of the Orwell estuary through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with vantage points over wide mud flats from low wooded cliffs above Nacton shore, finishing through Ipswich's riverside parks.

21km. 7h.

A long 14-mile route; beware traffic on the Ipswich Road section near Nacton.

Lunch stop: the Ship Inn.

Café at the Holywells Park stable block and ample choice on the Ipswich Waterfront.

Documented by East Suffolk Lines.

Derby Road Station to Ipswich Station

A mostly urban walk through Holywells Park and Christchurch Park, two of Ipswich's best-loved parks, taking in the vibrant Waterfront and the iconic Ancient House in the town centre.

3km.

Highlights: Christchurch Mansion and Ancient House.

Ample choice of cafés and pubs on the Ipswich Waterfront and in the town centre.

Documented by East Suffolk Lines.