Bildeston to Chelsworth Walk

Duration: 1.5 hrs • Distance: 5km (3.35 miles)

Bildeston is surrounded by gorgeous Suffolk Countryside, and we have the perfect walk that’ll help you explore it.

Not only that but this walk will take you past our historic Church and to the neighbouring village of Chelsworth. A simple and calming loop that’ll lead you back to us. 

By the end you’ll be ready to cosy up by the fire with a warm meal at the end of it; something we at The Crown are always eager to offer...

Directions

1. Take a right outside of The Crown and follow the road until you reach Bildeston Clock Tower

2. Turn left onto Chapel Street

3. Continue left onto Church Road

4. Follow the road until you reach St Mary Magdelene Church Bildeston

5. Follow the road past the church, past a few houses and out on the grassy path the other side

6. At the hedgerow turn left

7. Follow the path the side of the farmer's fields

8. Follow the footpath around the field 

9. Continue straight for 1km – following the footpath signs

10. Turn left to follow the footpath the side of the ditch (footpath sign seems to be on the ground)

11. Turn left onto The Street B1115

12. Follow the path (past the Peacock Inn) until the fork marks Bildeston Road and Parsonage Lane

13. Turn left at the fork and follow the footpath through the farmer's field

14. Follow until Church Road

15. Turn right and follow the path back to Bildeston Clock Tower

16. Turn right at the Clock Tower and follow the road to The Crown

17. Have a well-deserved rest with a meal and a refreshing drink!

The Crown is situated in a rural part of Suffolk, surrounded by rolling countryside. Our rural location gives us some of the most beautiful walks in the county. On Sundays, not much beats a stunning Suffolk walk followed by a delicious roast dinner.