Walks and hikes around Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB offer a captivating mix of coastal beauty and inland charm. This region presents a diverse landscape where forests cover nearly half the area, interspersed with wetlands, meadows, and nature reserves. Hiking around Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB reveals a network of trails that wind through thriving woodlands, alongside rivers, and across open heathland.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Thorpeness loop from Aldeburgh — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

7.77km

01:58

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

5.09km

01:18

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gedgrave Marshes loop from Orford — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

11.0km

02:47

20m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Southwold & Walberswick loop via Corporation Marshes — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

13.8km

03:31

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. River Alde loop from Snape Meltings — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

6.30km

01:36

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Suffolk Coast And Heaths Aonb

1. Thorpeness loop from Aldeburgh — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

2. Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

3. Gedgrave Marshes loop from Orford — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

4. Southwold & Walberswick loop via Corporation Marshes — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

5. River Alde loop from Snape Meltings — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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