Christchurch Mansion – Rushmere Common loop from Kesgrave

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Christchurch Mansion – Rushmere Common loop from Kesgrave

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Christchurch Mansion – Rushmere Common loop from Kesgrave

01:53

18.0km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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9.62 km

Christchurch Park

Highlight • Settlement

Opened in 1895, Christchurch Park has served as a green recreational area for many generations in Ipswich. Amongst the rolling lawns and wooded slopes, you can find a play area, …

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10.0 km

Christchurch Mansion

Highlight • Monument

Christchurch Mansion is over 500 years old. It is now a museum but until 1884 was home to a succession of noble families. There is a tea room in the …

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11.3 km

St Mary-le-Tower Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Once restrictions are lifted....

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11.4 km

Peaceful View of the Suffolk Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

start at morning 5 am

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11.4 km

Ancient House (Sparrowe's House)

Highlight • Monument

Sometimes known as Sparrowe's House, Ancient House is a an elaborate 15th century building. The house is adorned with pargeting, decorative plastering from Suffolk ad Essex.
Part of the pargeting …

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15.7 km

Rushmere Common

Highlight • Trail

Rushmere Common is a beautiful open space, featuring heathland, gorse and woodland. It's a remnant of the Sandlings, which was a vast area of sandy heathland that once covered much …

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