River Deben Estuary – Whisstocks Quay loop from Woodbridge

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River Deben Estuary – Whisstocks Quay loop from Woodbridge

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River Deben Estuary – Whisstocks Quay loop from Woodbridge

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2.68km

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 556 m for 64 m

After 671 m for 47 m

After 839 m for 12 m

After 1.23 km for 10 m

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Start point

Parking

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109 m

River Deben Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Deben flows 34 miles (54 km) through the heart of Suffolk from Bedingfield to the North Sea. The river has played an important role in the region's history, powering mills. Many animal species call the river home thanks to its varied habitats. Keep a lookout for avocets that overwinter in the area.

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588 m

Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum

Highlight • Museum

This is Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum.

Woodbridge was one of the first tide mills in the country, and was unquestionably the last one working – operating for well over 800 years. For all the facts and history information go to
woodbridgetidemill.org.uk

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682 m

The Longshed

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ship’s Company was formed in 2016 with the sole purpose of creating a permanent and authentic replica of the Anglo-Saxon ship. The team is made up of professionals, volunteers and enthusiasts who are working together to fully understand the dimensions and construction methods. The ship will be built in the newly opened, Longshed, a purpose-built unit gifted to the town and dedicated to the maritime history and education.

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694 m

Whisstocks Quay

Highlight • Structure

845 m

Woodbridge Waterfront and The Longshed

Highlight • Settlement

Woodbridge is a beautiful town steeped in History. Please check out my hiking tour of the town
komoot.com/tour/226143970?ref=aso

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1.23 km

Woodbridge on the River Deben

Highlight • Settlement

1.41 km

View of Woodbridge Tide Mill and the River Deben

Highlight • River

The footpath that follows the river shoreline from the Mill has plenty of seating areas for a sneaky sandwich or a crafty coffee.

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1.84 km

Woodbridge Waterfront and Marina

Highlight • River

A great base for exploring the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB, Woodbridge is a historic town on the River Deben. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, as well as several accommodation options.

The town is well known for Sutton Hoo, home to one of Britain's most important archaeological discoveries: the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his most valuable possessions.

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