2 minute read
Walberswick & Blythburgh
BLACKSHORE
Advertisement
Located on the south side of Southwold, Blackshore and Southwold Harbour are bursting with traditional nautical character.
Don’t miss: All the fresh fish you could need from Sole Bay Fish Co, eat in their restaurant or takeaway from their deli counter. A relaxed, hearty menu just off the beach at The Sail Loft. An adrenaline filled ride of your life on the open sea with a Coastal Voyager or a more relaxed boat ride to see the seals on Scroby Sands. Jumping on the row boat ferry to Walberswick, a stone’s throw across the River Blyth. The traditional old fisherman’s pub, The Harbour Inn overlooking the River Blyth. Mrs T’s fabulously fresh fish and chips, with delicious homemade mushy peas. Perfect beach for: Running through the dunes and escaping the crowds back in the town. Did you know: In the early 1900’s, at the end of Ferry Road, there was once a herring processing house, known locally as the ‘Kipperdrome’ which sat alongside a fish market and fish processing factory. It didn’t last long though, blowing down in the early 1920’s.
5 5WAYS GET ON THE WATER
THORPENESS BOATING LAKE www.thorpenessmeare.com Never more than 3 feet deep, The Meare is the ideal place for children of all ages to explore and have their own adventures. A wide range of boats are available including dinghies, larger rowing boats, punts, sailing boats, canoes and kayaks.
SEAL WATCHING / HARWICH www.sealwatching.co.uk Take a trip through the backwaters behind the Naze, known as Hamford Water Nature Reserve, where the seals enjoy resting on the mudbanks. A variety of birds can also be spotted.
BECCLES LIDO www.beccleslido.com A heated open air lido with three swimming pools with disabled access and cafe. ORWELL RIVER CRUISES / IPSWICH www.orwellrivercruises.com Regular boat trips from Ipswich waterfront along the River Orwell, past Pin Mill, down to Felixstowe and the historic Port of Harwich. Orwell Lady has an open, seated, top viewing deck and fully enclosed lower saloon with panoramic viewing windows.
COASTAL VOYAGER / SOUTHWOLD www.coastalvoyager.co.uk If it’s adrenaline, fun and excitement you are looking for in the beautiful sleepy seaside town of Southwold you will have to go a long way to beat the exhilarating experience of a high speed Sea Blast aboard the thrilling charter RIB Coastal Voyager.
