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Minsmere Nature Reserve – Westleton Quarry loop from Middleton

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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Minsmere Nature Reserve – Westleton Quarry loop from Middleton

Moderate

3

hikers

Minsmere Nature Reserve – Westleton Quarry loop from Middleton

02:33

9.76km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

815 m

Middleton Cowboy Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

The Middleton Cowboy is the work of local metal worker Paul Richardson of "Steel Sculptures".

Tip by

2

3.34 km

The Eel's Foot Inn

Highlight • Pub

Adnams pub, open 12-3, 6-11, has an Inn and campsite.

Tip by

3

3.55 km

Minsmere RSPB Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Minsmere is a RSPB nature reserve wetland area on the Suffolk coast. Look out for avocets, bearded tits and bitterns as well as a host of other birds and otters.

Tip by

4

3.92 km

Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cycle through Minsmere nature reserve and head north off road through Dunwich woods.
here you will find lots of bird activity and various bird species to be admired.

Tip by

5

4.13 km

Gravel Route to Westleton

Highlight • Cycleway

6

7.61 km

Westleton Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice spot to stop for a picnic. Theres a couple of strategically placed benches in the main quarry area in which to enjoy the local wildlife while taking a breather

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B

9.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

3.13 km

1.67 km

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

2.87 km

2.05 km

922 m

396 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

9°C

80 %

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