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WALK THE SUFFOLK COAST
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The Suffolk Coast Path is a beautiful walking route from Felixstowe to Lowestoft.
The walk passes through a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which covers 150 square miles and includes wildlife-rich wetlands, ancient heaths, shingle beaches and historic towns and villages. Passing through Bawdsey, Snape Maltings, Aldeburgh, North Warren, Thorpeness, Minsmere, Dunwich Forest, Southwold and Kessingland. Highlights on the route include the delightful Minsmere Nature Reserve, the peaceful Dunwich Forest, the Walberswick Nature Reserve and the lovely National Trust owned Dunwich Heath. There are miles of footpaths through beautiful purple heathland and coastal views. Why not incorporate a walk with a bite to eat at a local pub or pack up a picnic and enjoy it along the way.
For a selection of circular routes we would recommend the collection of free downloadable Explorer Guides at www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org
ON YOUR BIKE
Suffolk is a great county for cycling and it’s a lovely way to explore the area. Choose from a leisurely pedal or something more challenging!
ALTON WATER & PIN MILL (16 MILES) Alton Water Park is set in the beautiful countryside of the Shotley Peninsula. Quiet roads lead to Pin Mill, a well-known riverside hamlet.
DUNWICH & MINSMERE (13 MILES) This route visits the ancient parish of Dunwich as well as the RSPB’s famous nature reserve at Minsmere and the National Trust’s beautiful Dunwich Heath.
RENDLESHAM FOREST & SHINGLE STREET (13 MILES) Take a trip from the natural to the supernatural! Rendlesham Forest was the setting for the UK’s most famous UFO incident, whilst the coast at Shingle Street is a great place for wildlife.
SNAPE & ORFORD - (15 MILES) This cycle route starts from Snape Maltings and visits the mysterious St. Botolph’s Church on the way to the ancient port of Orford, with its imposing Norman castle.
WOODBRIDGE & WALDRINGFIELD (15 MILES) This cycle ride links the historic town of Woodbridge with the pretty riverside village of Waldringfield. On the way you ride through lovely countryside with great views of the River Deben.
