The
12 miles of waymarked walks on the Thornham Estate known as Thornham
Walks are managed by the Thornham Walks Project Officer who is funded
by Mid Suffolk District Council.
Thornham Walks have arranged
several events and activities for the coming months,
click here for the 2008 events
leaflet
A surfaced path, suitable
for both push chairs and wheel chairs, leads for half a mile to
the Thornham Walled Garden and takes the walker past the newly refurbished
bird hide, the pets' cemetery, along the Thornham Rock Trail to
the Victorian Folly.
Click here for
what to see at Thornham in July
Walks maps (£1)
are available from the information board in the main car park.
An events leaflet is also available and from the Walks' Office as
well as the Forge Cafe. This gives a list of the extensive
programme of activities which Thornham Walks organise, or click
the link above for 2008 events.
Walks' staff are available to lead
and organise guided walks and environmental activities for groups
and they run very popular environmental birthday parties.
Volunteers are always
welcome to help with practical work and events. The last Sunday
of the month is 'Volunteer Day' offering the opportunity to meet
new people and learn different skills.
Thornham Walks are open
from 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. throughout the year. Dogs on leads
are welcome.
Car parking charges:
Monday to Saturday £1.00 per car. Sundays and Bank Holidays
£2.00 Annual passes available. All proceeds go towards
the management of the Walks.
Thornham Walks are grateful
for support provided by Mid Suffolk District Council and Suffolk
County Council.
Contact:
Helen Sibley
Thornham Countryside Officer
Red House Yard, Thornham Magna,
Eye, Suffolk IP23 8HH
t 01379 788345
f 01379 788008
e Helen@thornham.org.uk
www.midsuffolkleisure.co.uk
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