Hare Farm Walk
- 45mins
- easy
- ca. 2 miles
About
This walk explores the green lane system and passes the outlying Hare and Maltings Farms, returning to the Barn via quiet public roads. There are no gates or stiles on this walk.
The walk starts at Blackthorpe Barn where you can find plenty of free parking as well as Roots Café and the Garden Room shop. Please remember that the gates to the avenue entrance are locked after the Cafe and Shop close. More details here.
For more general information about this and other walks, see Walks around Rougham Estate. We hope you have a lovely walk.
Use the Google Map below on your phone to follow the path shown or print the route out, if you prefer, using the Download PDF button near the top of the page.
If you can’t access the map through the image above, use this google map link
Go on the Hare Farm Walk with George and Bolly in this video, where George Agnew narrates the walk covering interesting information along the way:
Weather
Thursday
15.2°C
Today
12.6°C
Tomorrow
12.4°C
Waypoints
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Step 1
Set off from Blackthorpe Barn carpark turning left up the avenue, walking for about 300 metres.
02
Step 2
Then take the footpath branching off to the left. When you reach the end use caution as you emerge onto a busy public road.
03
Step 3
Turn left here by a poop bin and then turn right immediately and walk up Mouse Lane. Use the right-hand pavement. Follow this until you approach the first mid-century house ahead of you.
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Step 4
At this point the footpath leads off at an angle to the right and follows along behind some further houses. Continue on this path as it narrows and becomes a green lane. Follow this until you meet a junction in the green lanes.
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Step 5
Turn right here and walk along this beautiful lane, flanked by veteran trees and ancient hedges which meet over the top.
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Step 6
At the end of this green lane you emerge on the public road called Elderstubb Lane. This is normally quiet but do take care. Turn right and follow this road as it passes through a tunnel of hedges. Keep any dogs on short leads.
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Step 7
At the far end of this tunnel, you emerge into more open country with Hare Farmhouse on your right which is a charming little thatched Estate cottage. Continue down the road until you come to a T junction.
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Step 8
Turn right here and follow this tree- and hedge-lined road for half a mile, until you reach a junction.
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Step 9
On your left front you will see the entrance to the Blackthorpe Barn avenue. Cross into the avenue with care.
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Step 10
Continue down the avenue to the Blackthorpe Barn and the Roots Café where refreshments await.
Important information
We have endeavoured to provide a real variety of walks based on land within the Rougham Estate, however some destinations are a little remote and to achieve circular walks rather than walks which just retrace their steps, where necessary, use has been made of the extensive footpath network and chosen public footpaths on our neighbours’ land, to complete the journeys in more interesting ways.
The Rougham Estate walks, starting from Blackthorpe Barn, are largely based on existing Estate paths and public rights of way. They mostly pass through woodland and along field-side paths.
Each walk is given a difficulty rating ranging from “easy”, which are the most accessible, to “hard”, which are the most challenging and may include stiles, kissing gates, steps, steep slopes and meadows with cattle.
All these walks follow existing paths and are subject to mud and puddles in wet weather, fallen branches and trees during and after storms, ice and snow during frozen weather. Brambles and nettles are common anywhere and will overhang the paths during the summer. Stinging insects including wasps, bees and hornets may be encountered and midges and mosquitos are common on summer evenings. Adders are rare but do exist and should not be approached.
The Blackthorpe Barn has a defibrillator available for emergency use.
Rougham is located in a very flat part of Suffolk and as such is more accessible than most other parts of the country, but concepts of accessibility are all relative and the final judgement must be the responsibility the visitor themselves.
The Rougham Estate does its best to make public areas as available as possible.
The Estate cannot accept responsibility for accidents or injuries incurred during visits or walks on the Estate, though every effort is made to make them as usable as possible.
Here at Rougham we love dogs and really appreciate the importance that they hold for people in their lives and on their walks and outdoor adventures together.
We ask that you keep your canine friends on a lead when you are walking in Rougham. It is safer for the dog and much safer for wildlife.
Ground nesting birds and other wildlife are seriously threatened by dogs running loose. They can also frighten other people who are less comfortable with dogs, but who would also like to walk.
Finally, you will not be able to see where they poop and so will not be able to clear it up and leave a hazard for future walkers.
Some of the walks shown here include sections on public rights of way over land owned by other people. As a courtesy to them too, please always keep your dogs on the lead.
Thank you!
Please ensure that you carry poop bags with you on your doggy walks. If you don’t have any with you, you can buy some in the Garden Room shop. It is so important that you clear up after your dog and then take the bag away with you.
You will find poop bins located near Blackthorpe Barn and Roots Café. Finding abandoned poop bags hanging in the branches of trees or just left on the ground is very unattractive for future walkers on the route so please do take them with you.
Thank you so much.
We have given each walk a difficulty level, as a guide to the potential walker as to what to expect, from “easy” to “hard”.
The Rougham Estate walks are largely based on existing Estate paths and public rights of way, at times passing through woodland and along field-side paths.
A difficulty rating of “easy” means the path is most accessible.
A difficulty rating of “hard” means the path is one of the most challenging possibly including stiles, kissing gates, steps, steep slopes and meadows with cattle.
A difficulty rating of “medium” is between the two.
None of the walks are very hard as we live in Suffolk, not the Lake District, however some people are looking for something very gentle and others, something a bit more challenging.
These walks lead through the Suffolk countryside and so expect to find muddy patches, nettles and thistles. It is important to remember that the weather may change during your walk too, especially if the walk is a long one.
Remember to wear sensible boots and take something waterproof along as well.
A sun hat for warmer weather is important too.
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More Waypoint Pictures from Point 6
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🎃 It’s pumpkin-picking time again this weekend! Rougham Pumpkins is open 19&20 October 9am-5pm 🎃
🎟️ Free entrance, free parking, no booking needed, just come along and enjoy. Only pay for the pumpkins you take home.
😋 Food and drinks this weekend are provided by:
🥪 @wrights_2018 – posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake & licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck – fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events – freshly-made waffles, shakes and sweets
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk – fabulous fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic – New Delhi style street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee – coffee and cakes at the Pitch in the Patch
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart – amazing face painting, £5/face, 3+ years
🍦 @saffronicecreamco – local ice cream tubs
🧺 Or bring a picnic if you like
👦 There’s plenty of space to run and have fun with bale pyramids, pedal tractors, sandpits, 📸 loads of photo opportunities and thousands upon thousands of pumpkins 🎃
🍽️ Blackthorpe Barn is just 2 minutes away with the gorgeous Roots Café and the shhh! 🎄Christmas Shop (opening on Monday) … Rougham Estate is where you come to make memories. 😍
➡️ All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkin #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #burystedmunds #pumpkinspice #loveautumn #loveoctober #spookyseason #pumpkineverything #pumpkinseason #pumpkinsoup #pumpkinpicking #suffolk #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkmums
🎃 It’s pumpkin-picking time again this weekend! Rougham Pumpkins is open 19&20 October 9am-5pm 🎃
🎟️ Free entrance, free parking, no booking needed, just come along and enjoy. Only pay for the pumpkins you take home.
😋 Food and drinks this weekend are provided by:
🥪 @wrights_2018 – posh toasties, kids’ lunchboxes, coffee, cake & licensed bar
🍗 @whatthe_peck – fried Suffolk chicken
🧇 @chestnut_events – freshly-made waffles, shakes and sweets
🐟 @pimpmyfishuk – fabulous fish and chips
🥘 @tikka_tonic – New Delhi style street food
☕️ @kiernanscoffee – coffee and cakes at the Pitch in the Patch
🧑🎨 @faceitfaceart – amazing face painting, £5/face, 3+ years
🍦 @saffronicecreamco – local ice cream tubs
🧺 Or bring a picnic if you like
👦 There’s plenty of space to run and have fun with bale pyramids, pedal tractors, sandpits, 📸 loads of photo opportunities and thousands upon thousands of pumpkins 🎃
🍽️ Blackthorpe Barn is just 2 minutes away with the gorgeous Roots Café and the shhh! 🎄Christmas Shop (opening on Monday) … Rougham Estate is where you come to make memories. 😍
➡️ All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughamestate #roughampumpkins #pumpkin #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #suffolkdaysout #burystedmunds #pumpkinspice #loveautumn #loveoctober #spookyseason #pumpkineverything #pumpkinseason #pumpkinsoup #pumpkinpicking #suffolk #suffolklife #suffolkliving #suffolkmums
Only 5 days til we open the magical Country Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn, near Bury St Edmunds.
We can’t wait to see you and get the festivities going!
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Only 5 days til we open the magical Country Christmas Shop at Blackthorpe Barn, near Bury St Edmunds.
We can’t wait to see you and get the festivities going!
#blackthorpebarn #roughamestate #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasshop #christmasiscoming #suffolkchristmas #suffolklife #suffolkliving #daysoutsuffolk #countdowntochristmas #christmas2024 #everythingyouneedforchristmas #wearechristmas #christmasishere #eastanglia #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk #christmasvibes #christmasspirit #christmashome
It’s up!
Our patio area has transformed into a festive dining and social space.
It is not open just yet, but will be perfect for enjoying your refreshments in comfort over the busy Christmas period.
You can still visit the Roots Cafe for more formal dining.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you! Come by and join the festivities!
#marquee #RoughamEstate #coffeelovers #blackthorpebarn #RootsCafe #christmastime #WinterWarmers #BlackthorpeBarn #IndulgeYourTastebuds #FoodLovers #TastyEats #DeliciousDishes
It’s up!
Our patio area has transformed into a festive dining and social space.
It is not open just yet, but will be perfect for enjoying your refreshments in comfort over the busy Christmas period.
You can still visit the Roots Cafe for more formal dining.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you! Come by and join the festivities!
#marquee #RoughamEstate #coffeelovers #blackthorpebarn #RootsCafe #christmastime #WinterWarmers #BlackthorpeBarn #IndulgeYourTastebuds #FoodLovers #TastyEats #DeliciousDishes
We’ve cleared the patio space ready for Christmas…
Why, you ask?
We`re setting up a marquee to enhance our catering options during the bustling holiday season.
In addition to the Roots Cafe, the sheds will also be open serving food, which you can enjoy in the heated marquee.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
#WinterWarmers #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #coffeelovers #marquee #christmastime #blackthorpebarn #BlackthorpeBarn
We’ve cleared the patio space ready for Christmas…
Why, you ask?
We`re setting up a marquee to enhance our catering options during the bustling holiday season.
In addition to the Roots Cafe, the sheds will also be open serving food, which you can enjoy in the heated marquee.
There will be something for everyone to enjoy.
#WinterWarmers #RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #coffeelovers #marquee #christmastime #blackthorpebarn #BlackthorpeBarn
It’s autumn!
It’s a obligatory to indulge in the spiced pumpkin latte.
Can be takeout or enjoyed in the café.
It’s definitely one for autumn and will get you in the spirit of the season.
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #WinterWarmers #IndulgeYourTastebuds #pumpkin #spicedpumpkinlatte #latte #coffeelover #coffeetime #coffeelovers
It’s autumn!
It’s a obligatory to indulge in the spiced pumpkin latte.
Can be takeout or enjoyed in the café.
It’s definitely one for autumn and will get you in the spirit of the season.
#RoughamEstate #RootsCafe #WinterWarmers #IndulgeYourTastebuds #pumpkin #spicedpumpkinlatte #latte #coffeelover #coffeetime #coffeelovers
🎃It’s pumpkin time again 🎃 Come to the Rougham Pumpkin Patch for another weekend of spooktacular searching for your perfect pumpkin!
🕣 Open 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday
🎟️ Free entrance and parking; no booking needed
👀 NEW this weekend: 🎃 Pumpkins by Torchlight 🔦 – Saturday evening, 5.30pm – 9.30pm 👻 with @wrights_2018 silent disco, fire pits and s’mores to toast… don’t forget your torch to find your pumpkins! Free entrance.
All the disco headsets have now been reserved, but add your name to the waiting list on-site and get a returned headset to boogie the night away!
🥪 @wrights_2018 are making their tasty posh toasties and running a licensed bar all weekend and Saturday evening.
🍗 @whatthe_peck are serving their amazing fried Suffolk chicken, all weekend incl. Saturday evening.
Other food trucks during the day this weekend:
🧇@chestnut_events with freshly-made waffles, shakes and sweets
🌯@badboiburritos serving moreish Mexican burritos
🐟@pimpmyfishuk with another level of fish and chips
☕️@kiernanscoffee are serving coffee, cakes and more at the Pitch in the Patch
🧑🎨@faceitfaceart are creating impressive bodyart (age 3+)
🍦@saffronicecreamco also available
🎃 There are thousands of pumpkins, from tiny to huge, and a vast range of colours too.
🐕Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a short lead in the picnic area and in the little doggy pumpkin patch. Dogs are not allowed into the main patch, due to having had to clean up after too many dogs in the past.
At Blackthorpe Barn, just 2 minutes away, Roots Café is serving the delicious new menu and the Garden Room shop has fabulous autumn decor.
So much to do at Rougham Estate – we can’t wait to see you!
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#pumpkinpatch #roughampumpkins #roughamestate #burystedmunds #suffolk #burystedmundsSuffolk #suffolkmums #pumpkin #pumpkins #lovepumpkins #pumpkinlove #iamanautumn #loveautumn #pumpkineverything #pumpkinspice #suffolkdaysout #suffolkphotography #suffolkcountryside
🎃It’s pumpkin time again 🎃 Come to the Rougham Pumpkin Patch for another weekend of spooktacular searching for your perfect pumpkin!
🕣 Open 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday
🎟️ Free entrance and parking; no booking needed
👀 NEW this weekend: 🎃 Pumpkins by Torchlight 🔦 – Saturday evening, 5.30pm – 9.30pm 👻 with @wrights_2018 silent disco, fire pits and s’mores to toast… don’t forget your torch to find your pumpkins! Free entrance.
All the disco headsets have now been reserved, but add your name to the waiting list on-site and get a returned headset to boogie the night away!
🥪 @wrights_2018 are making their tasty posh toasties and running a licensed bar all weekend and Saturday evening.
🍗 @whatthe_peck are serving their amazing fried Suffolk chicken, all weekend incl. Saturday evening.
Other food trucks during the day this weekend:
🧇@chestnut_events with freshly-made waffles, shakes and sweets
🌯@badboiburritos serving moreish Mexican burritos
🐟@pimpmyfishuk with another level of fish and chips
☕️@kiernanscoffee are serving coffee, cakes and more at the Pitch in the Patch
🧑🎨@faceitfaceart are creating impressive bodyart (age 3+)
🍦@saffronicecreamco also available
🎃 There are thousands of pumpkins, from tiny to huge, and a vast range of colours too.
🐕Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a short lead in the picnic area and in the little doggy pumpkin patch. Dogs are not allowed into the main patch, due to having had to clean up after too many dogs in the past.
At Blackthorpe Barn, just 2 minutes away, Roots Café is serving the delicious new menu and the Garden Room shop has fabulous autumn decor.
So much to do at Rougham Estate – we can’t wait to see you!
All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#pumpkinpatch #roughampumpkins #roughamestate #burystedmunds #suffolk #burystedmundsSuffolk #suffolkmums #pumpkin #pumpkins #lovepumpkins #pumpkinlove #iamanautumn #loveautumn #pumpkineverything #pumpkinspice #suffolkdaysout #suffolkphotography #suffolkcountryside
Following our recent taste testing and photoshoot, we’re excited to announce that our new menu has been live since Monday!
If you’re keen to try some fresh flavours, why not visit Roots Café and treat yourself to these delightful dishes?
For those who loved our Avocado on Toast, it now comes with a delicious twist: labneh, harissa salsa, poached eggs, and pomegranate.
Craving something sweet? Our Tiramisu Waffles, served with hot Baileys sauce, are the perfect indulgence for a chilly day.
If you prefer something heartier, our Sweet Potato Tagine with dates, chermoula, and almonds is sure to satisfy. Or perhaps you’d enjoy our Buttermilk Chicken, topped with chipotle sauce, pickled red onion, and avocado.
For a healthy option, try our Maple and Rosemary Granola with spiced baked apples and pears, yoghurt, winter berry coulis, and chia seeds.
And don’t miss out on our range of Ciabattas and light bites. We can’t wait to welcome you and share these delicious new dishes!
#RootsCafe #NewMenu #FoodieFaves #BrunchGoals #TastyEats #SweetAndSavoury #HealthyDelights #WinterWarmers #CafeVibes #IndulgeYourTastebuds #FoodLovers #BrunchTime #DeliciousDishes #CafeLife #AvocadoOnToast #TiramisuWaffles #ButtermilkChicken #RoughamEstate
Following our recent taste testing and photoshoot, we’re excited to announce that our new menu has been live since Monday!
If you’re keen to try some fresh flavours, why not visit Roots Café and treat yourself to these delightful dishes?
For those who loved our Avocado on Toast, it now comes with a delicious twist: labneh, harissa salsa, poached eggs, and pomegranate.
Craving something sweet? Our Tiramisu Waffles, served with hot Baileys sauce, are the perfect indulgence for a chilly day.
If you prefer something heartier, our Sweet Potato Tagine with dates, chermoula, and almonds is sure to satisfy. Or perhaps you’d enjoy our Buttermilk Chicken, topped with chipotle sauce, pickled red onion, and avocado.
For a healthy option, try our Maple and Rosemary Granola with spiced baked apples and pears, yoghurt, winter berry coulis, and chia seeds.
And don’t miss out on our range of Ciabattas and light bites. We can’t wait to welcome you and share these delicious new dishes!
#RootsCafe #NewMenu #FoodieFaves #BrunchGoals #TastyEats #SweetAndSavoury #HealthyDelights #WinterWarmers #CafeVibes #IndulgeYourTastebuds #FoodLovers #BrunchTime #DeliciousDishes #CafeLife #AvocadoOnToast #TiramisuWaffles #ButtermilkChicken #RoughamEstate
It’s almost the weekend… oh yes!🎉 … and this weekend we’ve got the first Pumpkins By Torchlight evening🎃🔦 on Saturday.
🔥With firepits and S’mores and the groovy silent disco 🪩 (all headsets now reserved, but get your name on the waiting list on the night to take returned headsets and join in the fun!), and of course: Pumpkins! 🎃
🔦Come and wander the Pumpkin Patch at night for a spooky evening, with a licensed bar and tasty food from @wrights_2018 and @whatthe_peck and space to hang out and enjoy autumn – this is a perfect October Saturday evening. 🍂
🎟️Entrance and parking are free, only pay for the pumpkins or food you want.
🎃The Patch will be open as usual from 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday and will open from 5.30pm-9.30pm on Saturday evening. You are welcome to stay on the patch between 5pm and 5.30pm, but be aware we will be doing some rearranging in the picnic area, so please be patient and give us space there to set up the evening fun.
🎃We had a fabulous time last weekend – who’s coming for some fun this weekend?🙋
➡️All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
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#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #pumpkins #suffolkpumpkins #daysoutsuffolk #loveautumn #pumpkinspice #pumpkinseason #pumpkineverything #pumpkinsoup #pumpkinnight #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk
It’s almost the weekend… oh yes!🎉 … and this weekend we’ve got the first Pumpkins By Torchlight evening🎃🔦 on Saturday.
🔥With firepits and S’mores and the groovy silent disco 🪩 (all headsets now reserved, but get your name on the waiting list on the night to take returned headsets and join in the fun!), and of course: Pumpkins! 🎃
🔦Come and wander the Pumpkin Patch at night for a spooky evening, with a licensed bar and tasty food from @wrights_2018 and @whatthe_peck and space to hang out and enjoy autumn – this is a perfect October Saturday evening. 🍂
🎟️Entrance and parking are free, only pay for the pumpkins or food you want.
🎃The Patch will be open as usual from 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday and will open from 5.30pm-9.30pm on Saturday evening. You are welcome to stay on the patch between 5pm and 5.30pm, but be aware we will be doing some rearranging in the picnic area, so please be patient and give us space there to set up the evening fun.
🎃We had a fabulous time last weekend – who’s coming for some fun this weekend?🙋
➡️All the details from roughamestate.com/welcome
Link in profile
#roughampumpkins #roughamestate #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch #pumpkins #suffolkpumpkins #daysoutsuffolk #loveautumn #pumpkinspice #pumpkinseason #pumpkineverything #pumpkinsoup #pumpkinnight #burystedmunds #burystedmundsandbeyond #burystedmundssuffolk
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