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Friston

The Sailors' Path – Sailors' Path loop from Friston

Moderate

3

runners

The Sailors' Path – Sailors' Path loop from Friston

01:11

10.6km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 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

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.36 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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2

2.79 km

The Sailors' Path

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3

4.58 km

The Sailors' Path

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Off-road route from Snape to Aldeburgh avoiding the busy A road

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4

5.55 km

Sailors' Path

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The Aldeburgh end starts rather sandy but this is very quiet compacted gravel track. Watch out for the cows.

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6.54 km

Old Broom Covert

Forest

6

7.72 km

Sandy Path Through Fields

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B

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

2.84 km

1.07 km

514 m

Surfaces

6.04 km

2.81 km

1.07 km

514 m

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Friday 3 July

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