Westleton Quarry – Dunwich Heath and Woodland loop from Westleton

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Westleton Quarry – Dunwich Heath and Woodland loop from Westleton

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Westleton Quarry – Dunwich Heath and Woodland loop from Westleton

03:26

13.3km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.07 km for 175 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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408 m

Westleton Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice spot to stop for a picnic. Theres a couple of strategically placed benches in the main quarry area in which to enjoy the local wildlife while taking a breather

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4.62 km

View Over Minsmere

Highlight • Natural

Can get a little sticky if it's persisted

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4.93 km

Flooded Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

5.75 km

Leiston Abbey Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Should you visit RSPB Minsmere and walk the beach to the sluice you'll see the remains of a small chapel on the original site of Leiston Abbey in the distance. …

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6.38 km

Minsmere Sluice

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Minsmere River flows through Suffolk and helps create the wetlands at Minsmere RSPB Reserve.

Minsmere Sluice is tidal and allows the river to flow into the North Sea. The …

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8.16 km

National Trust Coastguard Café, Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Cafe

One of the old coastguard cottages on Dunwich Heath operates as a café. This is a National Trust café serving a nice selection of drinks, snacks and cake.

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8.83 km

Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Natural

Dunwich Heath is a haven for birds and wildlife. The heather clad heath is fringed with woodland and edged by a wonderful stoney beach. To the south is Minsmere RSPB …

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9.20 km

Dunwich Heath and Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Dunwich Heath is a haven for birds and wildlife. The heather clad heath is fringed with woodland and edged by a wonderful stoney beach. To the south is Minsmere RSPB …

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

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