Suffolk Heritage Coast Walk

Walking down to Southwold Harbour you’ll cross the River Blyth (by small ferry in summer) and head through reedbeds to Dunwich,once the capital of East Anglia, now lost under the waves. Across the heather clad Dunwich Heath you reach the RSPB reserve at Minsmere and then hugging the coast you come to Sizewell.
Southwards, walking along the cliffs is Thorpeness, a complete holiday village built in 1910 around its own manmade boating lake. The House is the Clouds is the quirky landmark here.
The last stretch takes you along the beach path past the famous Scallop sculpture to the elegant resort of Aldeburgh where you’ll spend the night

Overnight: Aldeburgh

Mileage: Min 15 Max 15

Following the River Alde inland, you’ll really be able to appreciate the beautiful setting of Snape Maltings. At Snape you can relax in the pub or tea-rooms, explore the galleries and antique shops or take a boat trip on the upper reaches of the Alde. You then have a choice of routes to the impressive castle and quaint quayside of Orford, inland through Tunstall Forest or a longer option following the River Alde

Overnight: Orford

Mileage: Min 14 Max 18

From Orford you can choose to head inland or, subject to availability, take the Butley Ferry, the smallest licensed ferry in Europe. The paths meet and continue along the peaceful banks of the River Ore to Shingle Street, a quiet and inspiring spot where the river finally reaches the sea.
Walking along the sea wall passing Martello Towers and World War II gun emplacements, you’ll reach the crumbling cliffs at Bawdsey, and the option of taking the ferry across the River Deben to the little fishing village of Felixstowe Ferry before returning for your taxi transfer back to Southwold or Woodbridge Railway Station.

Mileage: Min 13 Max 17