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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Gun Hill Cannons loop from Southwold

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East Of England

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Gun Hill Cannons loop from Southwold

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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Gun Hill Cannons loop from Southwold

01:53

7.41km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

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After 533 m for 40 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

603 m

Walberswick Ferry

Highlight • River

Great location. Unfortunately ferry not working due to Covid 19

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2

1.70 km

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

You can cross the river Blyth from Southwold to Walberswick over the footbridge. Nice place to watch the sun go down over the marshes.

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3

5.13 km

Southwold Beach Huts

Highlight • Beach

typical English pier

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4

5.69 km

Southwold Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.90 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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6

6.34 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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B

7.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

1.87 km

461 m

341 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

1.53 km

998 m

541 m

277 m

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