From here, you can enjoy views over the beautiful sanctuary of Havergate Island Nature Reserve, located along the River Orwell in Suffolk.

The reserve features a diverse range of habitats including saltmarshes, mudflats, and reedbeds which provide refuge for a number of wildlife species including avocets and little terns. If you're an avid bird-water, it's worth bringing your binoculars along for a closer look.

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Parking at Orford castle is limited so try the harbour parking instead

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

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