Helmingham deer park
A leisurely walk (countryside) in Suffolk, England, about 4.00km (2.49 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:00h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
12m (39ft)
Descent
14m (45ft)
Max. Elevation
70m (229ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
26m (84ft)
Start & End
Helmingham
Distance
4.00km
(2.49mi)
(2.49mi)
Duration
~1:00h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by Anonymous Walker on 25 Aug 2012
This walk, a short bus ride from Ipswich, is an opportunity to see deer in a setting that feels quite different to much of Suffolk. Fallow and red deer herds wander about the large park, and the grounds are often deserted, giving you some peace and quiet to admire the animals.
Buses to Helmingham are not that regular - they leave Ipswich every three hours, three times a day - but the buses back are about 2.5 hours later, which is enough time to explore the park. The park is a joy all year round, and particularly captivating in winter.
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Waypoints
OS Grid TM188570
Take the bus to Helmingham. At the T-junction, look for the footpath sign hidden in the undergrowth (overgrowth?) which will point you to the stile into the deer park. Note the stiles are quite high, to prevent deer getting out.
OS Grid TM184575
A path leads across the grounds, past the impressive Helmingham Hall. The deer herds are likely to be found around this area.
About 0.60 km (~0.37 miles) from 
OS Grid TM174578
Head past the obelisk in the grounds, and to the boundary. Here, take the path cutting across the grounds to the east.
About 1.02 km (~0.63 miles) from 
OS Grid TM185580
This junction isn't so easy to spot, but just turn off towards the house.
About 1.14 km (~0.71 miles) from 
OS Grid TM190575
The path exits the deer park near the church.
About 0.68 km (~0.42 miles) from 
Back to bus stopOS Grid TM188572
Return to the T-junction for the bus stop. The bus stop heading the other is just up from the T-junction.
About 0.38 km (~0.24 miles) from 
