Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

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835 m

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

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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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1.28 km

Gun Hill Cannons

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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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3.02 km

Southwold Harbour

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This is a lovely spot on the River Blythe just to the south of the town of Southwold. There's plenty to do: it's possible to catch a ferry across to …

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3.30 km

The Harbour Inn Southwold

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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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6.92 km

Corporation Marshes

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The walk opens out to a vast marsh down to the sea. You will be very unlucky not to see Marsh Harriers here or hear booming bitterns in the spring.

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8.35 km

Reed Boardwalk, Walberswick

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Walking down from the village of Walberswick you enter the boardwalk from here which can take you to the beach, the wind pump to your right or the village of …

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8.88 km

Walberswick Village Green

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On the tidal estuary of the River Blyth, Walberswick is a picturesque village. The centre is set around a village green with a dune backed beach, a cafe and a …

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13.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

3.94 km

1.40 km

777 m

521 m

Surfaces

7.88 km

2.55 km

1.87 km

1.11 km

398 m

Elevation

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