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Wednesday, 8 June 2022

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Suffolk Coast Path - Lowestoft to Southwold Beach Route

Lowestoft to Southwold Beach Route An exhilarating 12 mile coastal walk along the Suffolk Coast.The Suffolk Coast Path runs between Lowestoft and Southwold but due to coastal erosion has been diverted inland which results in some road walking, including along the main A12 between Pakefield and Kessingland....

Tuesday, 8 February 2022

Suffolk Coast Path Challenge Walk Part 2

Suffolk Coast Path Challenge Walk Part 2A 2 day challenge walk to complete the Suffolk Coast PathThe second day of a 2 day challenge walk to walk the Suffolk Coast from Languard Fort to the county boundary at Hopton. This second starts at Sizewell and continues through to Hopt...

Monday, 7 February 2022

Laxfield Circular Walk

Laxfield Circular Walk"A walk that encapsulates the Suffolk countryside around LaxfieldLaxfield is one of those Suffolk secrets, a village of wonders. This walk provides a little wander around the countryside around the village but there is more to be seen in the village, where the church, the museum...

Sunday, 6 February 2022

Peasenhall Circular Walk

Peasenhall Circular WalkA walk around the countryside of the Suffolk village of PeasenhallThe village of Peasenhall is located on the A1120, some 3 miles from Yoxford and the A12. Surrounded by the glorious Suffolk countryside which this walk navigates through, landmarks include the medieval church...

Thursday, 6 January 2022

The Sandlings Walk - Dunwich to Southwold

A 15 mile circular walk along the Sandlings footpath between Dunwich and Southwold, with an option of returning either via the beach or the Suffolk Coast Path through Dingle MarshesThis is the final stage of the Sandlings Walk from Ipswich to Southwold. Starting at Dunwich, it takes the trails through...

Dunwich to Walberswick

A 13 mile Suffolk circular walk connecting Dunwich and WalberswickThis 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...

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

A Circular walk to Geldeston Locks from Beccles

A 7 mile circular walk along the Angles Way from Beccles to Geldeston LocksA recommended short walk along the Angles Way to the outstanding Geldeston Locks pub, returning via the riverside path to Beccles. This walk passes the location of the historic Barsham Hall, source of the ghostly legend of Old...

Friday, 29 November 2019

In search of the lost Suffolk village of Hethern

A 5 mile walk through Dunwich forest to the medieval site of the lost village of HethernDunwich forest is always a good place to walk and find peace amid the fora, fauna and wildlife. There are information boards that provide details of this ever changing world of nature but there is nothing about its...

Thursday, 28 November 2019

A Walk to Suffolks Mystery Brampton Standing Stone

A 14 mile walk between Halesworth and Beccles along the East Suffolk Line PathThis waymarked route links the railway stations at Halesworth, Brampton and Beccles. Taking the train between these towns will provide an interesting glimpse of what is in store along the walk, including the rather curious...

Thursday, 24 January 2019

Angles Way - Earsham to Beccles

A 12 mile walk along the Angles Way between Earsham and BecclesThe walk starts by heading up the hills that overlook Outney Common. This is a really rewarding start to an easy ramble that continues across the Waveney Valley to Mettingham before continuing down the Waveney Valley. Although Geldeston...

Sunday, 13 January 2019

East Suffolk Line Walk - The Yox Blyth Walk

A 10 mile walk along the East Suffolk Line Trail between Halesworth and DarshamGreat views are to be had along the Blyth valley before footpaths head over to the Yox valley. The village of Bramfield is at the half way point where is an old pub for refreshments as well as a distinctive church with a...

Saturday, 12 January 2019

Down the Blyth Valley in Pursuit of Black Shuck

An 18 mile walk down the Blyth Valley in Suffolk from Halesworth to Blythburgh, then across the heaths and commons to Leiston.It was the legendary hell hound that supposedly came this way in 1577 and terrified parishioners of Blythbrugh church after doing a similar job at Bungay. This walk is in two...

Tuesday, 1 January 2019

Leiston to Walberswick Circular Walk

A 22 mile circular walk between Leiston and Walberswick incorporating sections of the Suffolk Coast Path and Sandlings Walk.This walk uses the beach at low tide to get from Sizewell to Walberswick, returning through Dunwich forest. Walberswick is said to be the most haunted place in Britain though...

Leiston to Westwood Marsh

A walk encompassing the Westwood Marshes footpath into a circular route from LeistonThe Westwood Marshes footpath is little gem of a path that links the Newdelight Walks with the Suffolk Coast Path through the Westwood marshes. The route for this walk uses this path as the ultimate destination from...

Sunday, 30 December 2018

Suffolk Coast Path - Lowestoft to Southwold Inland Route

A 17 mile walk using the official inland route of the Suffolk Coast Path from Lowestoft to SouthwoldDue to erosion and tides the Suffolk Coast Path takes an inland diversion for the section between Lowestoft and Southwold. Although the alternative beach route can be accessed providing the tides are...

Friday, 28 December 2018

Angles Way - Oulton Broad to Beccles

A 9 mile walk along the Angles Way between Oulton Broad and Beccles in Suffolk The path between Oulton Broad and Beccles doubles up as both The Angles Way and the East Suffolk Coast Line walk. There is not much to this walk other than following the winding path alongside the River Waveney. It is a pleasant...

Friday, 14 December 2018

Southwold to Covehithe Circular Walk

An 11 mile circular walk along the Suffolk Coast Path between Southwold and CovehitheA walk along the beach route of the Suffolk Coast Path to the tiny hamlet of Covehithe with its impressive ruins of St Andrews church. Return is along the inland route of the Coast Path. This walk is dependant upon...

Thursday, 13 December 2018

Southwold Circular Walk

An 5.5 mile circular walk around SouthwoldThis walk navigates from Southwold Harbour around the northern part of the Blyth estuary known as Buss Creek, returning via the seafront to the harbour. One cannot miss out on a wander around the pier to take in the amazing sights of the quirky The Under the...

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In Search of Sizewell Chapel

A 10 mile walk following the southern side of the parish boundary of Leiston in Suffolk This walk follows the route of a 17th century peramb...

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