Do you think that Ramblers are heavily booted, heavily rucksacked individuals who aim to cover twenty miles in threehours? Then you've got it all wrong! The Sudbury Group feel that the Suffolk countryside is there for us to enjoy and appreciate. For these reasons our pace is moderate and our walks are usually around five miles. We are a friendly group and anyone is more than welcome to join us, to see who we are, to enjoy our county's scenery and discover some of our hidden gems that would never be seen from the road.

To find out details of our walks, either 'phone the walk leader or contact us by email : secretary@sudburyra.freeserve.co.uk

The principal objectives of the Ramblers' Association are to promote walking activities and to protect paths and rights of way for the whole community to enjoy. We also feel that we help to preserve and protect the environment for future generations. We do not inherit the countryside from our forbears but borrow it from our children and grandchildren.

Another objective is simply to enjoy ourselves in the countryside and engender a sense of fun and companionship. Hopefully this arises spontaneously on our walks.

Walk Safely Before you undertake any walk, please makle sure you are fit and able to walk the distance involved and are wearing suitable footwear. Walks leaders will try to ensure that the walk is safe but it is your resonsibility to act in a way that will minimise the potential for accidents to occur.

Should you have any problems with footpaths i.e. obstructions, overgrown, or not re-instated after agricultural activity, they can be reported to our Group Footpath Secretary:

Dogs Please note that in accordance with the policy of the Ramblers' Association, all dogs should be kept on leads at all times and the owner should walk at the rear of the group

This is due to be officially launched at the end of November. Babergh and Mid Suffolk Diostricy Councils have arranged a series of 30 walks from 10th to 26th May 2008. Details will soon be available at local Tourist Information Centres or you could check on www.southandheartofsuffolk.org.uk.