Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

00:56

8.71km

30m

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 7.51 km for 27 m

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Bus stop

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1.77 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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1.81 km

Southwold Sailors' Reading Room

Highlight • Monument

It's worth a visit. There are beautiful ship models, admission is free, but a small donation is gratefully accepted.

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3.65 km

Sole Bay Fish Co.

Highlight • Cafe

Fish and chip takeaway with a number of bench seats out the front. Can be accessed from Ferry or York Road to the harbour, turning into a gravel track at …

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3.94 km

Southwold Harbour

Highlight • River

Blackshore can get really busy in the summer so be prepared to hike a bike for safety's sake. Also its known to flood especially on spring tides so be aware. Bikes aren't salt water friendly.

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4.21 km

The Harbour Inn Southwold

Highlight • Restaurant

Didn't stop for food or drink, so can't comment on the pub itself – but amazing to see how high the flood water came in 1953.

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7.09 km

Southwold can rightly lay claim to being the quintessential English seaside resort town. It has all the necessary attractions, including a working lighthouse, beach huts, award-winning pier, busy harbour, cliff top cannon and a fabulous beach.

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