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Suffolk Coast Path

Suffolk Coast Path

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8 nightsAverage
62.1 MILES / 100 KMTotal
7.8 MILES / 12.5 KMGennemsnit pr. dag
875ft / 267mElevation
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Suffolk Coast Path

Sværhedsgrad
Indkvarteringstype
hotels and pubs
Aktivitet
Walking Holiday
Start/Slut
Felixtowe / Lowestoft
Gennemsnitlig PPPN
£153
Bedste måneder
March - November

Sværhedsgrad baseret på 1 stjerne som den nemmeste og 5 stjerner som den sværeste

Priser baseret på to personer, der deler

Oversigt

A Landscape of Big Skies, Wild Shores, and Timeless Seaside Charm

Stretching for 60 miles along England’s most eastern edge, the Suffolk Coast is one of the country’s most treasured National Landscapes (AONBs), a place where expansive beaches, unspoiled heathland, and peaceful coastal villages create a uniquely tranquil setting for walking. About an hour and a half from London, this coastline blends natural beauty with rich cultural heritage, offering walkers a chance to slow down, explore, and reconnect with the outdoors.

Along the route you’ll encounter some of Suffolk’s most characterful seaside towns. Southwold, with its colourful beach huts, pier, and famous Adnams Brewery, sets the tone with a quintessentially English feel. Just south of the estuary you cross to the stunning village of Walberswick, famous for its crabbing and miles of wild, sandy beach you'll instantly be drawn in by it's creative, laid‑back atmosphere.

Aldeburgh, long associated with artists and musicians, offers shingle shores, fresh seafood, and easy access to the world‑class Snape Maltings concert halls.

Further south, Orford provides quiet lanes, riverside paths, and views of its remarkable 12th‑century castle and Orford Ness. Orford Ness is a remote, 10-mile-long vegetated shingle spit, managed by the National Trust It is an internationally significant nature reserve and a former top-secret military testing site (1913-1980s) featuring abandoned Cold War structures. Accessible only by boat, it offers a unique blend of rare coastal wildlife and eerie, decaying military history.

Other highlights include the storybook holiday village of Thorpeness, home to the “House in the Clouds,” as well as larger seaside towns like Felixstowe and Lowestoft, known for their expansive sands and traditional waterfronts.

This varied coastline is also a haven for wildlife. The marshes, dunes, shingle banks, and heathlands, including the ancient Sandlings, support rare birds and plant life, with RSPB Minsmere standing out as one of Europe’s most important nature reserves. Whether you’re interested in birdwatching, photography, or simply enjoying the peace of these wide-open spaces, the Suffolk Coast offers endless moments of quiet discovery.

With outstanding local food, from oysters to smoked fish, and a slower, gentler pace of life, this is a region that rewards those who explore it on foot.

This walk is ideal for walkers seeking both serenity and character, the Suffolk Coast provides a perfect blend of nature, culture, and traditional seaside charm.

Din rejse

Rejseplanens dage

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Standard-rute

6 dage

5 nætter

Varighed

63,2 miles / 101,8 km

Samlet afstand

Samlet afstand

976 ft / 957 ft

298 m / 292 m

Samlet stigning / nedstigning

10,5 miles pr. dag

17 km pr. dag

Gennemsnitlig afstand
1Dag

Section 1 - Woodbridge to Orford

Woodbridge to Orford

Afstand

12,6 miles

20,3 km

Stigning / nedstigning

204 ft / 198 ft

62 m / 61 m

Højdeprofil

2Dag

Section 2 : Orford to Aldeburgh

Orford to Aldeburgh

Afstand

12,4 miles

20 km

Stigning / nedstigning

246 ft / 236 ft

75 m / 72 m

Højdeprofil

3Dag

Section 3 - Aldeburgh to Eastbridge

A varied and easy-going walk that leaves Aldeburgh’s shingle beach and follows the coast north to the quirky village of Thorpeness, famous for its mock‑Tudor houses and the iconic House in the Clouds. From there the route continues along dunes, heath, and quiet tracks skirting the RSPB Minsmere reserve, rich with wildlife and big skies. The final stretch heads inland to the peaceful village of Eastbridge, home to a much‑loved rural pub and surrounded by marshes and reedbeds. A classic Suffolk coastal‑heathland walk: breezy, open, and full of character.

Afstand

7,3 miles

11,7 km

Stigning / nedstigning

107 ft / 94 ft

33 m / 29 m

Højdeprofil

4Dag

Section 4 - Eastbridge to Southwold

A wonderfully varied walk beginning in the quiet village of Eastbridge and heading through the heart of RSPB Minsmere’s marshes, reedbeds, and beach. You follow serene nature trails, sandy paths, and grazing marsh before meeting the coast at Dunwich. From here, the route continues along clifftop heath and shingle shoreline towards Walberswick, eventually crossing into Southwold with its pier, lighthouse, and colourful beach huts. A classic Suffolk day’s walk: big skies, wildlife, and a perfect mix of wildness and coastal charm.

Afstand

11 miles

17,7 km

Stigning / nedstigning

169 ft / 149 ft

51 m / 45 m

Højdeprofil

5Dag

Section 5- Southwold to Wrentham

A gentle and varied walk leaving Southwold’s lively seafront and heading north along soft clifftop paths and quiet lanes. You pass the wonderfully wild bay at Covehithe, where the cliffs crumble into the sea and the landscape feels remote and dramatic. Inland tracks then lead you through peaceful farmland and meadows, finishing in the small village of Wrentham. A calm and scenic route with a nice balance of coastal drama and countryside tranquillity.

Afstand

8,8 miles

14,2 km

Stigning / nedstigning

113 ft / 118 ft

34 m / 36 m

Højdeprofil

6Dag

Section 6 - Wrentham to lowestoft

A gentle and scenic final stretch of the Suffolk Coast Path, this walk leads from the quiet rural village of Wrentham back to the sea. You pass peaceful farmland, lanes, and meadows before reaching the wonderfully wild cliffs and shoreline around Covehithe. From here the path continues south along open coast and dunes, ending with Southwold’s cheerful lighthouse, pier, and colourful beach huts. A lovely conclusion to the full journey calm, coastal, and beautifully Suffolk.

Afstand

11,1 miles

17,9 km

Stigning / nedstigning

137 ft / 161 ft

42 m / 49 m

Højdeprofil

Beregner for estimerede omkostninger

6 Dage / 7 Nætter
2

Dit valg

6 Dage / 7 Nætterstandard

Pris pr. person

£980

Baseret på 2 personer, der deler

Samlede omkostninger

£1,960

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Getting There

How to reach your starting point

Travel by By Train

To Felixtowe. 

There are regular National Rail Trains into Ipswich Station. 

Greater Anglia operate a regular hourly service from Ipswich throughout the day to Felixstowe (30 minutes). 

Please visit: www.greateranglia.co.uk


To Lowestoft 

There are regular National Rail Trains into Ipswich Station and Norwich 

Greater Anglia operate a regular service from Ipswich throughout the day to Lowestoft (1 hour) and from Norwich to Lowestoft (30 minutes). 

Please visit: www.greateranglia.co.uk


Travel Tip: Consider taking the train for a more sustainable journey

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