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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins – St James' Church, Dunwich loop from Dunwich

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins – St James' Church, Dunwich loop from Dunwich

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4.5

(2)

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Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins – St James' Church, Dunwich loop from Dunwich

01:12

4.65km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

29 m

St Helena's Trail, Dunwich Forest

Highlight • Forest

A nice hiking trail that loops the managed Dunwich Forest. Take great care and follow all the Forestry Commission rules to keep you and the woodland safe

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2

2.18 km

Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

If you should ride through Dunwich you'll see St James's Church. It's worth stopping to take a look if nothing the interior is beautiful but it also has the ruins …

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3

2.22 km

Remains of St James's Leper Hospital and Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

4

2.28 km

St James' Church, Dunwich

Highlight • Religious Site

Dunwich is a tiny village that hides a rich history. Once a bustling medieval port and the capital of the kingdom of East Anglia, it is thought Dunwich had a …

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5

2.51 km

Dunwich Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

small museum with the history of the place, which was once the sixth busiest port in England and fell victim to the sea.

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6

3.98 km

Wooden Boardwalks in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Watch the board walks in the wetter months as despite the wire trippers it can still be one very slippery

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4.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

779 m

778 m

307 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

1.02 km

875 m

778 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

11°C

96 %

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