Due to conservation works Orford Castle is currently (August 2022) enshrouded in scaffolding.

The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, developed by Henry II.

The castle is remarkably intact allowing visitors to explore from the basement, through the lower and upper halls to the roof where there are magnificent views seaward to Orford Ness.

Natalie

December 22, 2022

Hiking

With commanding views over Orford Ness, the castle stands 27m (90ft) tall and looks remarkably similar to when it was built over 700 years ago. The materials used to build the castle were brought from far and wide with some timbers coming from Scarborough and limestone from Caen in France. Legend has it the 'Wild Man of Orford' was held in the castle in the 12th century. Described as a merman he was captured by fisherman but eventually escaped.

Neil Sneade

June 25, 2022

Road cycling

Magnificent and well preserved medieval keep which dominates the village and surrounding coast.

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1. Woodbridge to Snape Maltings and Orford loop — Suffolk Coast and Heaths

56.0km

02:35

240m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Tunstall Forest – Orford Castle loop from Martlesham

49.5km

02:01

250m

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3. Orford Castle – Snape Maltings loop from Derby Road

86.9km

03:36

430m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Orford, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Woodbridge to Snape Maltings and Orford loop — Suffolk Coast and Heaths

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