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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Deben Estuary Saltmarsh – Bawdsey Bay loop from Waldringfield

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Deben Estuary Saltmarsh – Bawdsey Bay loop from Waldringfield

Hard

5.0

(1)

14

hikers

Deben Estuary Saltmarsh – Bawdsey Bay loop from Waldringfield

05:58

23.5km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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: July 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.3 km for 222 m

Open: • Easter-April 30, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • May-September, Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 11.9 km for 222 m

Open: • Easter-April 30, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • May-September, Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.45 km

Hemley Church

Highlight • Religious Site

2

6.74 km

View of Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

9.52 km

Deben Estuary Saltmarsh

Highlight • River

4

11.0 km

Martello Tower at Felixstowe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Its actually a very nice stretch of coastal path just be aware of stray golf balls coming your way.

Tip by

5

11.2 km

Felixstowe Ferry and The Ferry Café

Highlight • Settlement

Here you can find a foot and bicycle ferry that runs between Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey. There are daily service from May to September, and weekends only from Good Friday …

Tip by

6

11.2 km

Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Don't forget that between October and April there are no ferries mid week

Tip by

7

11.7 km

Felixstowe Ferry Harbor

Highlight • River

8

11.8 km

Bawdsey Bay

Highlight • Beach

Stoney beach which can get an amazing sunset

Tip by

B

23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

2.14 km

2.07 km

436 m

170 m

102 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

4.41 km

1.54 km

1.32 km

430 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 29 July

27°C

17°C

46 %

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