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Orford Castle – Orford Quay loop from Orford

Hard

4.5

(2)

14

runners

Orford Castle – Orford Quay loop from Orford

01:55

16.9km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

157 m

Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Due to conservation works Orford Castle is currently (August 2022) enshrouded in scaffolding.

The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, developed …

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2

294 m

Pump Street Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little artisan bakery with some of the best baked goods in Suffolk, washed down with real coffee and teas.
Money Saving Tip: If the weather is good, take away and sit in the village to enjoy the views.

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3

421 m

St Bartholomew's Church, Orford

Highlight • Monument

From Wikipedia:
'The Church of St Bartholomew is the parish church of the town of Orford, England. A medieval church, dating from the fourteenth century, with reconstructions in the nineteenth …

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4

1.23 km

Orford Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bit windy blow

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4.00 km

Beach

Beach

6.21 km

River Alde

Lake

7

15.8 km

Liquorice Man

Highlight • Monument

B

16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

5.46 km

1.72 km

435 m

194 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

4.89 km

2.30 km

909 m

347 m

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