Dunwich to Walberswick

A 13 mile Suffolk circular walk connecting Dunwich and Walberswick

This walk encapsulates coast, forest and marsh presenting a myriad of landscapes. Making use of both the Sandlings and Suffolk Coast Path, it is a simple and easily navigated wander to fill a days exploration

Walk Statistics

• Start location: Dunwich 
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• Walk type: Circular
• Walk Grade: Medium
• Terrain: Footpath, Track
• Obstacles: It should be stressed that the broad sandy beaches are prone to cut off from tides with quicksand hazards. It is therefore wise to stick to the promenade

Route Map

Maps

The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.

 

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map

OS Explorer 212 - Woodbridge & Saxmundham

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map

OS Explorer 231 - Southwold & Bungay

GPX Route File

Walk Notes

A great popular walk. Starting at the coast car park in Dunwich, the route is well marked with the distinctive waymarkers for the Sandlings path on the outward bound route and returning along the Suffolk Coast Path.

Route Validation Cards

Validation Date - 18/08/2021

• Time of Walk: 10:00 to 15:00
• Validators: griff
• Weather Conditions: sunny blue skies
• Notes: Initial route undertaken

Summary of Document Changes

Last Updated: 2026-01-12

• 2022-01-06 : initial publication of summary

Related Walk Links

• Walks around Dunwich
• Walks around Walberswick
• Walks along the Sandlings
• Walks along the Suffolk Coast Path
• Walks for OS Map 212, Woodbridge & Saxmundham
• Walks for OS Map 231, Southwold & Bungay