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Wednesday, 14 November 2018

Norfolk/Suffolk Coast - Gorleston to Kessingland

A 14 mile coastal walk between Gorleston and Kessingland crossing the border from Norfolk to SuffolkThis mighty fine walk takes the avid rambler to the most easterly point of the British Isles, Ness Point that is located in front of Lowestoft. The point is marked with a large circular ground compass...

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...

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....

Monday, 7 February 2022

Lowestoft to Sparrows Nest Circular Walk

Lowestoft to Sparrows Nest Circular WalkShort town walk around LowestoftShort town walk that encapsulates a wander along the prom incorporating Ness Point, England's most easterly point. The return is through Sparrows Nest gardens, which are the former gardens to a local wealthy landowner by the...

Sunday, 9 February 2020

Suffolk Coast Path

An overview of the Suffolk Coast Path, a 60 mile long distance path following the coast of Suffolk A 60 mile long distance footpath from Felixstowe to Lowestoft in easy stages through some of the characteristic landscapes of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The path also...

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Angles Way - Belton to Oulton Broad

A 14 mile walk along the Angles Way between Belton and Oulton Broad, crossing the border from Norfolk to SuffolkThe Angles Way roughly follows the River Waveney down to Oulton Broad from Belton although there are very few locations where the river can be viewed. Most of the route is across fields, along...

Friday, 18 July 2014

Sunday, 8 December 2013

2013 Storm Surge at Sizewell and Thorpeness

A walk at high tide of the 2013 Storm Surge between Sizewell and ThorpenessThis is a photographic excursion of the 2013 Storm Surge down the Suffolk Coast. With media firmly concentrated on events in South Africa the only real way to find out was happening was to visit this destructive storm surge oneself....

Wednesday, 23 February 2022

The Peddars Way - Thetford to Knetishall Heath

Thetford to Knetishall HeathA trek from Thetford to the start of the Peddars WayThetford is the closest town to the start to the Peddars Way and there is no public transport between Thetford Railway Station and the starting point at Knetishall Heath. Looking at the OS Map, there is no direct route...

Saturday, 29 December 2018

Wherrymans Way - Norwich to Thurton

A 12.5 mile walk along Norfolk's Wherryman's WayThis is a delightful riverside walk following the River Yare out of Norwich and through to Rockland St Mary. Public transport can link the start and end by navigating down quiet country lanes to Thurton. Whitlingham Country Park provides an easy route...

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...

Wednesday, 5 December 2018

The Wherrymans Way - Rockland to Loddon

A 15 mile walk along Norfolks Wherrymans WayThe only way one can see the sights of the River Yare is to either sail the river or walk the Wherrymans Way. Even in a boat one cannot get as good a view as the path along the heightened defence banks. This is stereotypical Norfolk in all its glory and although...

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, 30 July 2011

Woodfordes Ale Trail 2011

After a one year gap Woodfordes have announced their popular Ale Trail for 2011. The Ale Trail is an incentive to visit outlets of Woodfordes ales in order to collect stamps which can win you a variety of prizes including a polypin of either Admirals Reserve...

Saturday, 25 January 2020

Saxmundham to Rendham Circular Walk

Circular Walk between Saxmundham and the village of RendhamSix mile circular walk across the Suffolk countryside with a worthy stop off at the White Horse pub at Rendham. Woodland, open fields, babbling brooks make this typical of this part of Suffolk. And there is history to, with the Roman bronze...

Monday, 9 May 2016

Seaside Walk Week

It will soon be 2016 Seaside Walk Week. From Sunday 29 May to Sunday 5 June, this event, which is in its second year and organized by the charity Family Holiday Association, is dedicated to getting everyone outside to enjoy some fresh air and the beauty of the Great British seaside. The event will launch...

Saturday, 29 December 2018

Boudicca Way - Norwich to Shotesham

A 12 mile walk roughly following Norfolk's Boudicca WayThis walk uses the Boudicca Way to navigate from Norwich to Shotesham, with an excursion away from the official route to the ruins of the Roman town Venta Icenorum. Shotesham forms the furtherest reaches of the Boudicca Way on this route, from where...

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...

Thursday, 10 January 2019

Happisburgh to Winterton Beach Walk

An 11 mile beach walk between along the Norfolk coast from Happisburgh to WintertonProviding the tide is right, this is a fantastic beach walk with miles of golden sand and, if you are lucky, the sight of seals basking in the sunshine. Probably one of the best beach walks on this coastli...

Sunday, 22 December 2013

The Aftermath of the 2013 Storm Surge at Minsmere

A 10 mile circular walk to witness the damage caused by the 2013 Storm SurgeThe 2013 Storm Surge proved to be the highest tide in 60 years. Although much of the flooding had recede the evidence remained of where the waters reached. Viewing the changes in coastline shows just how vulnerable this stretch...

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