Sudbury to Lavenham (Godric’s Hollow)
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At just under 10 miles this day walk will take in some of the adorable countryside of Suffolk.
We'll meander along the banks of the River Stour, up through the pretty village of Long Melford and finish up in Lavenham. From here we'll get the bus back to the start.
For those of you who are fans of the Wizarding World, Lavenham is home to the 14th century property De Vere house, part of which was used in the Harry Potter movies as the birth place of the most famous wizard ever - the sleepy village known in the books and films as Godric’s Hollow.
Wands at the ready if you’re a fan like me, or perhaps just a your camera if you are partial to historical buildings, it's time to polish up that patronus and join your fellow ODL'ers for a lovely day out. A Potter pilgrimage if you so choose or just a good countryside hike, the day promises to deliver lovely settings, great company and a well earned pint or two at the end.
Coming by car? We like to do our big for the environment that we enjoy, so please consider car sharing with others. You can use the comments box below for this.
Coming by train? There are two Sudbury locations in the UK so please make sure you're booking Sudbury Suffolk station.
Dogs? Yes - dogs are welcome on my walks providing you're happy to abide by the Countryside code, please. I'm afraid I've not walked this route before so I can't guarantee there won't be stiles.
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Image / photo credits:
River Stour above Sudbury (Used under the creative commons licence - copyright Robin Webster - Geograph website)
De Vere house - (Used under the creative commons licence - copyright Paul Farmer- Geograph website)
Stour Valley Path River Glen Bridge (This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 3.0 license - attribute Maarten Sepp)
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch, snacks and plenty of hydration