This route follows public and permissive footpaths around Lound Lakes and through to the village of Lound.
easy
Distance 7.3 km
1:47 h
13 m
12 m
16 m
4 m
Lound Lakes is a 110 hectare nature reserve between Browston Green and Hopton in Suffolk. It is owned by Essex and Suffolk Water and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Lound Lakes is a wonderfully wildlife rich site containing a mosaic of habitats, including woodland, acid and lowland grassland, open water, rush pasture and fen meadow.
For more information visit www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/loundlakes
Lound Lakes is a wonderfully wildlife rich site containing a mosaic of habitats, including woodland, acid and lowland grassland, open water, rush pasture and fen meadow.
For more information visit www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/loundlakes
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
16 m
Lowest point
4 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
TG 51310 00399
DD
52.543395, 1.704889
DMS
52°32'36.2"N 1°42'17.6"E
UTM
31U 412172 5822267
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all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
OS Grid
TG 51310 00399
DD
52.543395, 1.704889
DMS
52°32'36.2"N 1°42'17.6"E
UTM
31U 412172 5822267
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Kit para bolhas
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
7.3 km
Duration
1:47 h
Ascent
13 m
Descent
12 m
Highest point
16 m
Lowest point
4 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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