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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 KMAverage Per Day
875ft / 267mElevation
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Suffolk Coast Path

Difficulty Grade
Accommodation Type
hotels and pubs
Activity
Walking Holiday
Start/Finish
Felixtowe / Lowestoft
Average PPPN
£153
Best Months
March - November

Difficulty grade based on 1 star being the easiest and 5 star being the most difficult

Costs based on two people sharing

Overview

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.

Your Journey

Itinerary Days

Each profile offers a different pace and day-by-day itinerary.Choose a profile to explore the day-by-day route, distances and ascent.

Standard Route

6 days

5 nights

Duration

63.2 miles / 101.8 km

Total distance

Total distance

976 ft / 957 ft

298 m / 292 m

Total ascent / descent

10.5 miles per day

17 km per day

Average distance
1Day

Section 1 - Woodbridge to Orford

Woodbridge to Orford

Distance

12.6 miles

20.3 km

Ascent / Descent

204 ft / 198 ft

62 m / 61 m

Elevation profile

2Day

Section 2 : Orford to Aldeburgh

Orford to Aldeburgh

Distance

12.4 miles

20 km

Ascent / Descent

246 ft / 236 ft

75 m / 72 m

Elevation profile

3Day

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.

Distance

7.3 miles

11.7 km

Ascent / Descent

107 ft / 94 ft

33 m / 29 m

Elevation profile

4Day

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.

Distance

11 miles

17.7 km

Ascent / Descent

169 ft / 149 ft

51 m / 45 m

Elevation profile

5Day

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.

Distance

8.8 miles

14.2 km

Ascent / Descent

113 ft / 118 ft

34 m / 36 m

Elevation profile

6Day

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.

Distance

11.1 miles

17.9 km

Ascent / Descent

137 ft / 161 ft

42 m / 49 m

Elevation profile

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6 Days / 7 Nights
2

Your Selection

6 Days / 7 Nightsstandard

Cost Per Person

£980

Based on 2 people sharing

Total Cost

£1,960

Capture The Moment

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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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