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Dunwich Heath – Dunwich Beach loop from Minsmere

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Dunwich Heath – Dunwich Beach loop from Minsmere

Easy

4.5

(2)

riders

Dunwich Heath – Dunwich Beach loop from Minsmere

01:03

14.6km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.74 km

Gravel Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Super ride but bit loose in places

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2.54 km

Heather Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

2.69 km

Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Forest

3.17 km

Forest gravel path

Highlight • Trail

6.43 km

The Westleton Crown pub

Highlight • Pub

Good pub to rest in. Tea and coffee excellent toilets. tables out front and garden to rear. food available.

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10.8 km

Beach Café

Highlight • Beach

Chip and Fish, tea and cake. What is not to like?

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11.0 km

Dunwich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of parking here at the beach and possibly the best fish and chips in the area. There's a great walk to Walberswick from here if you head north along …

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11.3 km

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.24 km

3.23 km

2.13 km

738 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.88 km

4.54 km

3.84 km

1.35 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Gravel Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Heather Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Dunwich Heath

Forest gravel path

The Westleton Crown pub

Beach Café

Dunwich Beach

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

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