Ipswich Outdoor Group

Ipswich Outdoor Group has around 70 members (singles, couples and families) across a broad age range. Although many of our members live in and around Ipswich, we are open to people from all over Suffolk and the surrounding areas.

We believe our programme of events is varied and extensive enough that it has something for everyone. The content itself is the result of the ideas and hard efforts of our members who organise and run events thoughout the year. Note that organising an event is not a membership requirement although we do of course actively encourage and support any of our members if they wish to do so.

Throughout the year we organise a number of weekend trips away in the UK (often around the longer Bank Holiday periods) to hilly and mountainous countryside (Wales, Lake District, Yorkshire Moors / Dales, Peak District) or to slightly less demanding terrain (Cotswolds or South / North Downs) or coastal areas (Cornwall / Devon / Norfolk). These weekends are well attended (12 people upwards). The accommodation is usually in Youth Hostels, although camping or B&B's may also be used. Due to the numbers we are able to offer walking / cycling to suit all levels on most trips.

Interspersed between the long weekend trips above, we also run lots of local day / evening walks and cycle rides as well as other less strenuous opportunities for you to socialise (badminton, ten pin bowling, cultural & music festivals, cinema, theatre, BBQs, meals out etc). There is sure to be something for you.

Ipswich Outdoor Group is also affiliated (as a Local Group) to the YHA (England & Wales). The YHA stands for Youth Hostels Association and is a registered charity.