Get out there and enjoy life
We are a friendly group who enjoy a varied programme of outdoor activities. We meet up for countryside walks, cycle rides, runs, volunteering opportunities and local outings
We also go on trips away like weekends to the Peak or Lake District or longer UK holidays and overseas. We often stay at hostels or in tents and share cars to assist non-drivers and be kind to the environment. We also take over large, self-catering houses in out-of-the-way locations.
The group is all about having fun and meeting people
Our members arrange all events including social meetings. There are activities suitable for all. You only need average fitness. If you want anything more strenuous you will find members with similar interests.
You are welcome to attend our local events and see if the group is right for you. You need to be a member to join us on any overnight trips. Local walks or cycle rides are great events to try first or why not meet us at our monthly social?

Members are responsible for themselves at all times. We respect the environment, local community, wildlife and other people. Discrimination, prejudice, bullying or harassment of any kind is not acceptable or tolerated.
The Ipswich Outdoor Group started in 1976. There are around 200 members who range in age from 30s to 65+. Single people, couples and families are all welcome. Most of our members live in Ipswich, but there are also many in Suffolk and further afield.

See the events we have planned
Latest activities
- Stutton Ness Walk: Saturday 8th MarchText contributed by Sally; pictures by Sarah, Sam and Julia. What a lovely sunny day for a walk! Eighteen people walked approximately 5 miles from Stutton village stores down to …
- Trimley Walk: Sunday 2nd MarchText contributed by Simon; pictures by Simon and Derek. A frosty start did not deter 33 people (and one dog) from joining us for our walk from Trimley St Mary …
- February 2025: In Other NewsPictures contributed by Paul, Johnny, Ian, Sarah and Steve. Another month and some more pictures from IOG members at home and abroad.
- Hintlesham and Burstall Walk: Saturday 15th FebruaryText contributed by Simon; pictures by Anni and Simon. Fourteen of us enjoyed a chilly walk starting from the outskirts of Ipswich. Our route took us from Pinewood (near Copdock …