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The sailors path – Thorpeness Windmill Loop from Aldeburgh

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The sailors path – Thorpeness Windmill Loop from Aldeburgh

Carly and Katie Sav2009 planned a hike

July 1, 2021

The sailors path – Thorpeness Windmill Loop from Aldeburgh

Hard

06:38

25.9km

3.9km/h

100m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.19 km

The Sailors' Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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19.0 km

View of Sea Defences, Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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Great view of the sea from this point but don't be tempted to walk down stick to the path to enjoy the tunnel and further cliff view points

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21.6 km

Thorpeness Windmill

Highlight • Monument

A pleasant reminder of bygone industry from the county. Worth a stop for a quick selfie

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22.3 km

Thorpeness Meare Shop and Tearooms

Highlight • Restaurant

The little cafe by the pond is really quirky and the food is great. We love it especially in the colder months when you need warming up.

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23.5 km

The House in the Clouds

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The House in the Clouds is an old water tower built in 1923. It originally pumped water from the nearby mill and was later used for water storage only. In …

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25.9 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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17.5 km

4.60 km

2.12 km

1.23 km

351 m

111 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

3.64 km

2.93 km

2.88 km

170 m

150 m

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The sailors path – Thorpeness Windmill Loop from Aldeburgh

The Sailors' Path

View of Sea Defences, Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Thorpeness Windmill

Thorpeness Meare Shop and Tearooms

The House in the Clouds

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