Here you will find stories and descriptions of many events put on by the IOG, from walks, runs and cycle rides (often with pictures and route maps), to socials, concerts and trampolining, to trips across the UK and further afield.
Feel free to offer articles and pictures for publication. Please send your entries to newsletter@ipswichoutdoor.org
Text and pics contributed by Lou & Bob plus Once again we gathered at the Shottisham Campsite for the IOG Birthday Beer Camp weekend. A sense of déjà vu hung in the air as the events unfolded – the splendid shared BBQ on the Friday …
Pics contributed by various; a bit of text by M-L Twenty-seven IOGers assembled in Buzzard Barn and Heather Cottage at Blackadon Cottages, Moorhaven in Devon, the third week of June. This is a self-catering venue so we divided into groups of four and very successfully …
Pics and story contributed by Christina The forecast for Friday looked really grim, and I was wondering if anybody would have the nerve to turn up. At around 6pm, Glen called me at work in despair – a lorry had overturned at Copdock roundabout and …
Rachael, hiker extraordinaire, has organised this trip which starts today and is scheduled to run for 19 days. It will be fascinating to follow – much like the Coast to Coast last year – so here’s hoping that the hikers can be persuaded to submit …
Text from Ian; pics Francis Fourteen IOG members ventured outside of Suffolk on a lovely sunny day in May to walk the 22 miles from Cambridge to Wicken Fen and Ely via the Rivers Cam and Great Ouse. It was an early start for most, …
Text contributed by Christina; pics by Christina and A. Non Glen’s latest Essex exploration proved yet another crowd puller, aided by good weather. 21 joined us at the designated starting point near the Lido in Brightlingsea. Bruce aged 8 was by far the youngest walker. …