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Christchurch Mansion – Rushmere Common loop from Kesgrave

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Christchurch Mansion – Rushmere Common loop from Kesgrave

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Christchurch Mansion – Rushmere Common loop from Kesgrave

01:52

17.9km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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9.60 km

Christchurch Park

Highlight • Settlement

Opened in 1895, Christchurch Park has served as a green recreational area for many generations in Ipswich. Amongst the rolling lawns and wooded slopes, you can find a play area, tennis courts, table tennis, an outdoor gym, bowling greens and Christchurch Mansion. This beautiful Tudor house houses a museum, art gallery, and tea room – a great place to stop for a bite to eat.

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Christchurch Mansion

Highlight • Monument

Christchurch Mansion is over 500 years old. It is now a museum but until 1884 was home to a succession of noble families. There is a tea room in the museum should you be in need of any refreshments on your run.

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11.3 km

St Mary-le-Tower Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Once restrictions are lifted....

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11.4 km

Peaceful View of the Suffolk Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

start at morning 5 am

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11.4 km

Ancient House (Sparrowe's House)

Highlight • Monument

Sometimes known as Sparrowe's House, Ancient House is a an elaborate 15th century building. The house is adorned with pargeting, decorative plastering from Suffolk ad Essex.
Part of the pargeting depicts the tudor view on the four continents then known to them, Africa, America, Asia and Europe. The Royal Arms of King Charles II was added in the 17th century.

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15.7 km

Rushmere Common

Highlight • Trail

Rushmere Common is a beautiful open space, featuring heathland, gorse and woodland. It's a remnant of the Sandlings, which was a vast area of sandy heathland that once covered much of East Suffolk. One of the two optional starting points for the Sandlings Walk long-distance footpath is at the western end of the Common on Heath Road.

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

6.65 km

1.27 km

981 m

633 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

3.29 km

1.45 km

844 m

777 m

290 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

25°C

11°C

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Christchurch Mansion – Rushmere Common loop from Kesgrave

Christchurch Park

Christchurch Mansion

St Mary-le-Tower Church

Peaceful View of the Suffolk Countryside

Ancient House (Sparrowe's House)

Rushmere Common

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