MY ROUTE
Running coach at Changing Paces Coaching and British Army engineer Catriona Ward Sell recommends a 15K trail trot starting in the heart of Ipswich
START
Although industrial Ipswich is not known for beautiful trail runs, this river run presents a scenic journey through urban grit to sleepy Suffolk countryside, and there’s a handy train back if you don’t want to double the distance. Just outside the Ipswich train station, take the steps down to the riverside from the bridge.
Part 1
Throughout, the navigation of the route is easy – keep to the river, which is great for those directionally challenged like myself. Within Ipswich, keep the water to your left until you’re clear of the city. The route may start off scruffy, but this in itself gives quite a cool edgy urban feel as you run past colourful graffitied walls.