What's it like in Suffolk?

[mattobrien]

I'm not sure about those commenting Suffolk has no hills - I have found some

The north east of Essex is nice too.

My folks moved to Witnesham, north of Ipswich, a few years ago and absolutely love it.

Witnesham doesn't actually contain any flat roads,it is probably the hilliest part of any ride that I do. America Hill is always a favourite, but short enough to be sprinted up http://www.strava.com/segments/1349220.

I have often considered just riding through Witnesham a number of times as the best hill training available in Suffolk.

 

[Ganymede]

Suffolk is a lot drier than Cumbria.

I've played Ipswich a few times, nice theatre with really good management and good programming. Great bird-watching country all round the coast too. Quite a lot of interesting weave-your-own-hurdle types live in Suffolk - craft etc. which makes life interesting.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Suffolk is a lot drier than Cumbria.

I've played Ipswich a few times, nice theatre with really good management and good programming. Great bird-watching country all round the coast too. Quite a lot of interesting weave-your-own-hurdle types live in Suffolk - craft etc. which makes life interesting.

Is that The Wolesly perchance?

 

[Ganymede]

Is that The Wolesly perchance?

Indeedy. (The New Wolsey in fact, you're obviously partly thinking of your other fave hangout, the achingly trendy Wolsley restaurant by the Ritz... )

 

[Frood42]

Really? That's some detour for a pint! Probably the best explanation of how we roll here in Suffolk. The Eels Foot at Eastbridge used to a great little boozer.

Yes, my sister and dad like to take me to the Eels Foot for a food stop while out walking their dogs (when I make it home).

A nice little place, to eat and walk around.
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[Frood42]

Born and grew up in Suffolk, so a bit biased, but I now live in London and while London has its charms I would go back to Suffolk at the drop of a hat if I could (but work has me here in London).

Dunwich, Southwold, Felixstowe, Oulton Broad, Great Yarmouth, Aldeburgh, Walberswick, Thetford, Sudbury, etc...

Plus you can actually see the starts at night!
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[Jon George]

Dunwich, Southwold, Felixstowe, Oulton Broad, Great Yarmouth, Aldeburgh, Walberswick, Thetford, Sudbury, etc...
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Sorry - these are in Norfolk.

 

[Frood42]

Sorry - these are in Norfolk.

Geography was never my thing!
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[compo]

Dunwich, Southwold, Felixstowe, Oulton Broad, Great Yarmouth, Aldeburgh, Walberswick, Thetford, Sudbury, etc...

Sorry - these are in Norfolk.

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Ah, but they are such nice places they ought to be in Suffolk.

 

[BAtoo]

Ah, but they are such nice places they ought to be in Suffolk.

Thetford & Gt Yarmouth nice?? Don't think so....... & yes I have been to both, not by choice though

 

[compo]

Thetford & Gt Yarmouth nice?? Don't think so....... & yes I have been to both, not by choice though

Yes, but compared to Harlow?

 

[jazzkat]

So have we helped you?

Sorry, busy couple of days!

Yes, thanks for all your replies. It sounds like a great place to be.
I'm awaiting further details of the job and if it looks like a go-er, I'll let you know.

 

[Frood42]

Yes, but compared to Harlow?

I have cycled through Harlow once or twice... eeerrrmmm...
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