If you are new to walking or want to join a group of like-minded people then there are plenty of walking groups to choose from. The Ramblers' Association and their associated Suffolk walking groups all welcome visitors, so even if you are here for a short time you will be sure of a warm welcome. Local Ramblers' Association groups are located in Alde Valley, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury, Stour Valley and Waveney and District. Ipswich Outdoor Group is an independent walking and cycling group with 90 members, formed in 1974, and afilliated to the Youth Hostels Association. Their programme is full and varied with regular day or evening walks and cycle rides in the local area. The Stour Walking Group is an under-40's group, based in and around Sudbury and the Stour Valley. Their programme includes day walks of various lengths in Suffolk through spectacular countryside, as well as weekends away. Health Walks Improve your health by joining a 'Stepping Out In Suffolk Health Walks' in the Suffolk Coastal area or 'Stepping Out in Suffolk in Ipswich'. All walks are free and for everyone but especially those who may be recovering from illness or need to improve their exercise levels. Walks can last for half an hour to one and a half hours and they are informal and sociable. You walk with trained leaders and at your own pace. Sensible footwear is recommended. Guided Walks Guided walks are a great way to learn about wildlife, heritage and the culture of Suffolk. Many guided walks are listed on our Events page or by contacting a Tourist Information Centre. You can find your nearest Tourist Information Centre on the Interactive Suffolk Map – simply look for the blue i icons for contact details. Both the Dedham Vale AONB and Stour Valley Project and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB websites have downloadable walks in their areas. Guided walks are also offered by 'Go' - Getting Out, Guided Countryside Walks for the Public. 'Go' have been organising walks since 1997 and walks take place most weekends throughout Suffolk. Contact 'Go' on 01473 402093 for more details. Walking holidays Self-guided walking holidays are offered by Walking Breaks along the coast and in Constable Country. VisitEngland, the national tourist board for England, operates an excellent scheme for accommodation called Walkers Welcome. B&Bs, self-catering properties and hotels that carry the Walkers Welcome logo offer extra facilities for guests on a walking holiday. Back to Walks in Suffolk >