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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

01:23

12.3km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 768 m for 40 m

After 11.5 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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45 m

Walberswick Village Green

Highlight • Beach

On the tidal estuary of the River Blyth, Walberswick is a picturesque village. The centre is set around a village green with a dune backed beach, a cafe and a …

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381 m

Dunwich River

Lake

1.20 km

Southwold Harbour

Highlight • River

Blackshore can get really busy in the summer so be prepared to hike a bike for safety's sake. Also its known to flood especially on spring tides so be aware. Bikes aren't salt water friendly.

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5.95 km

Footpath Through Walberswick Common

Highlight • Trail

Heading between Walberswick Common and the River Blythe, this wide open space is a beautiful place to run through.

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7.00 km

View of Blyth Marshes

Highlight • Natural

Great section of gravel track that takes you from Southwold to Walberswick along the old rail line. During the busier months it can become very busy with other runners, walkers and cyclists.

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7.42 km

River Blyth Footbridge and Harbour View

Highlight • River

Part of the old Southwold to Halesworth train line. If you follow the line towards Walbeswick you can still see remains of the station platform as the footpath leaves the line of the track.

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9.44 km

Southwold Market Place and Adnams Brewery

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful, if slightly overrun, historic fishing port and now a chi-chi resort full of second homes. Still very appealing though, with lovely historic streets and buildings, not to mention the Adnams Brewery.

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9.67 km

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

Southwold is a vibrant and picturesque town on the Suffolk coast. Its gorgeous sandy beach, interesting pier and colourful promenade are worth an amble, while the town centre has all …

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10.1 km

Gun Hill Cannons

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are six cannons here on Gun Hill, once an 18th century defence against pirates. There are lots of benches up here to enjoy the sea views but keep an …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

3.04 km

1.39 km

1.16 km

1.10 km

621 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

1.90 km

1.73 km

1.67 km

1.23 km

439 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

19°C

14°C

88 %

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

Walberswick Village Green

Southwold Harbour

Footpath Through Walberswick Common

View of Blyth Marshes

River Blyth Footbridge and Harbour View

Southwold Market Place and Adnams Brewery

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

Gun Hill Cannons

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