River Lark Loop

The Brecks Landscape Partnership is National Lottery Heritage Funded, telling the story of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks, reconnecting communities to their heritage and landscape, providing skills training to heritage and conservation organisations, harnessing the natural environment to improve wellbeing, and seeking creative inspiration from the local landscape.

The Brecks LP

Join us to celebrate the launch of the Brecks Outdoor Festival with an easy-going, accessible walk around the River Lark in Mildenhall.

Jubilee Fields

Celebrate the launch of the Brecks Outdoor Festival at an easy-going guided walk around the River Lark in Mildenhall.A short, easy-going walk guiding participants to particular points of the Lark in Mildenhall to discuss access improvements that have been made, in addition to discussing plans for the river locally.The walk will start at Jubilee Fields and take you to points of interest in the immediate surroundings to look at how the riverbank has been protected, paths improved, and how the area may look in future.The walk will be led by Suffolk County Council staff, and participants will be meeting various stakeholders along the route to discuss the river, access, ecology and other areas, in relation to Mildenhall. These walks will take place as part of the launch day of the Brecks Outdoor Festival, a two week celebration of the landscapes and heritage of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks. Throughout the day, there will be additional drop-in activities to take part in at Jubilee Fields, and information stalls from BFER and other local organisations. After taking part in a guided walk, why not have a go at canoeing or stand up paddle boarding on the river, try your hand at axe throwing, or enjoy a picnic on the riverside green!To see the full Brecks outdoor Festival programme of events and activities, visit <a href="http://www.brecks.org" title="http://www.brecks.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.brecks.org</a> River Lark LoopWhen: Saturday 7th September 2024Where: Commencing at Jubilee Fields, Mildenhall.<a href="https://what3words.com/consonant.crackling.polar" title="https://what3words.com/consonant.crackling.polar" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">What Three Words: ///consonant.crackling.polar</a><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Jubilee+Fields/@52.3402291,0.5148483,17.98z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8476b5d04c90f:0x4a4ec221f751e79a!8m2!3d52.3399262!4d0.515824!16s%2Fg%2F12hpwwjx0?entry=ttu" title="https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Jubilee+Fields/@52.3402291,0.5148483,17.98z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47d8476b5d04c90f:0x4a4ec221f751e79a!8m2!3d52.3399262!4d0.515824!16s%2Fg%2F12hpwwjx0?entry=ttu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google Maps</a> Time: The walk will take place at 10.30am, and 1.30pm (please select event time when booking). Each walk will be up to 1 hour.Distance: Approx. 1 mileCost: Fully Funded with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage FundBooking: Please book if you wish to attend. Please select one of the availiable timeslots when booking. Further Information:Accessibility: This walk is accessible for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. If you have any questions regarding this walk, and its accessibility, please contact the BFER team to assist:(E) bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.uk (T) 01473 265600 What to wear/bring: Please wear clothing suitable for the weather, with sun/rain protection. Please wear closed toe footwear. The walk will be taken at a slow pace, but may be uneven or muddy in places. You may wish to bring a bottle of water. Transport: The closest bus stop is located at St Mary's Church, Mildenhall, which is a 5 minute walk from the meeting point. Find information about bus times and services <a href="https://bustimes.org/stops/390020289" title="https://bustimes.org/stops/390020289" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">on the bustimes website</a>.Free car parking is available in the car park adjacent to Jubilee Fields. There is a 2.1 m barrier. This is the lower car park, located next to the Jubilee Centre behind Sainsburys supermarket. Please do not park in the Sainsbury supermarket car park, as it has a two-hour limit. (Jubilee Centre address: Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds IP28 7HG)

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