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The Sailors' Path – Aldeburgh Beach loop from Aldeburgh

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The Sailors' Path – Aldeburgh Beach loop from Aldeburgh

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The Sailors' Path – Aldeburgh Beach loop from Aldeburgh

06:38

25.9km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.39 km

The Sailors' Path

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The Sailors' Path is a historic trail linking Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh on the coast. It heads through marshes, woodlands and wide open spaces, and would've been walked by sailors …

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8.98 km

Friston Windmill

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The little village of Friston is set in beautiful rural countryside within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB. While accommodation is sparse here, there is a pub – the Old …

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18.5 km

View of Sea Defences, Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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Great view of the sea from this point but don't be tempted to walk down stick to the path to enjoy the tunnel and further cliff view points

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19.6 km

Ruins

21.0 km

Thorpeness Windmill

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A pleasant reminder of bygone industry from the county. Worth a stop for a quick selfie

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21.6 km

Thorpeness Village and the Meare

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Good cafes in Thorpeness

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21.6 km

Thorpeness Meare Shop and Tearooms

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The little cafe by the pond is really quirky and the food is great. We love it especially in the colder months when you need warming up.

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22.7 km

The House in the Clouds

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The House in the Clouds is an old water tower built in 1923. It originally pumped water from the nearby mill and was later used for water storage only. In …

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23.5 km

Aldeburgh Beach

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Aldeburgh beach is more than just the seaside. Aside from the long sand and shingle bay, there is plenty more. A Norman Church and a windmill plus a Martello Tower. …

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

4.33 km

4.13 km

3.52 km

2.04 km

401 m

Surfaces

9.24 km

5.20 km

3.70 km

3.37 km

3.05 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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The Sailors' Path – Aldeburgh Beach loop from Aldeburgh

The Sailors' Path

Friston Windmill

View of Sea Defences, Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Thorpeness Windmill

Thorpeness Village and the Meare

Thorpeness Meare Shop and Tearooms

The House in the Clouds

Aldeburgh Beach

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