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Thursday, 6 January 2022

Dunwich to Walberswick

Aldborough

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

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.

 
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

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