Debenham Walks
This ancient Mid Suffolk village is located on the River Deben near Framlingham and Eye.
This walk takes you through the village and along the Ford which is said to be the longest in Britain.
To continue your walking in the area head south to visit Helmingham Hall. There are some lovely grounds and gardens surrounding this 16th century hall.
The waterside paths at Needham Lake are also not far away and well worth a visit.
Please scroll down for the full list of walks near and around Debenham. The detailed maps below also show a range of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths in the area.
Postcode
IP14 6QN - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsDebenham Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Debenham
- Helmingham Hall - This walk visits the beautiful estate surrounding the 16th century Helmingham Hall in Suffolk.
- Framlingham Castle - This walk visits the 12th century Framlingham Castle and follows the public footpaths surrounding the attractive Suffolk based market town
- Laxfield - This walk visits the splendidly preserved medieval village of Laxfield in Suffolk.
- Eye - This walk visits the Suffolk market town of Eye
- Saxmundham - This Suffolk based market town has some nice trails to try through the valley of the River Fromus
- Aldeburgh to Snape Maltings - This walk visits the lovely Snape Maltings Nature Reserve from the coastal town of Aldeburgh in Suffolk
- Tunstall Forest - This large forest in Suffolk has miles of good footpaths and a 10 mile red graded single-track mountain bike trail
- Orford Ness - Follow the walking trails around this beautiful nature reserve on the Suffolk Coast
- Rendlesham Forest - Rendlesham Forest is probably most famous for reported UFO sightings in 1980 but it is also a great place for cycling and walking
- Iken - This walk explores the area around the Suffolk village of Iken
- Aldeburgh - The coastal Suffolk town of Aldeburgh is a lovely place for walkers
- Diss - The attractive market town of Diss has some nice options for walkers with the pretty mere and the River Waveney in the vicinity
- Stowmarket - Enjoy a walk along the River Gipping on this walk from Stowmarket to Needham Market
- Gipping Valley River Path - Follow the River Gipping from Stowmarket to Ipswich on this pleasant riverside walk
- Ipswich - A circular walk around Ipswich with lovely river views and visits to a series of attractive parks
- Needham Lake - Enjoy an easy stroll around Needham Lake on this short walk in Needham Market
- Bradfield Woods - This National Nature Reserve near Bury St Edmunds is one of the best places in Suffolk for wildlife
- Thornham Magna - This attractive Suffolk village includes a 14th century church, a fine 15th century pub and wonderful walking trails in the Thornham Hall Estate.
- Coddenham - This walk explores the parkland, countryside and rivers around the Suffolk village of Coddenham
- Harleston - This town in South Norfolk has some pleasant river trails through the Waveney Valley and an attractive town centre with several Georgian buildings to admire.
- Stradbroke - This Mid Suffolk based village has some good public footpaths to follow through the surrounding countryside.
Pubs/Cafes
The Woolpack has a charming interior with lots of horse brasses, village photographs and miniature bottles on display in bar area. They serve good homed cooked food and there is a fine view of the old church from the patio to the rear of the pub. You can find them on the High Street at postcode IP14 6QN. They are dog friendly.
Photos
High Street, Debenham
The Longest Ford In Great Britain Stoney Lane (sometimes called Derrybrook Lane) Debenham, Suffolk which is reputed to be the longest ford in the country. The River Deben runs for about a mile along a metalled road (a council maintained public road, although there are only three houses served by it) which is normally flooded in the winter and reasonably dry in summer
Gracechurch Street, Debenham
High Street and the old market cross
Cottages in The Street, Debenham
Debenham Church. Debenham is an ancient place, mentioned in the Domesday Book and it is said the Saxon kings of East Anglia sometimes held their court here. The church is dedicated to St Mary.
The Woolpack pub
Cross Green, Debenham