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Southwold Harbour – View of the River Waveney loop from Beccles

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Southwold Harbour – View of the River Waveney loop from Beccles

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Southwold Harbour – View of the River Waveney loop from Beccles

03:46

63.1km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 29.0 km for 40 m

After 29.3 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.4 km

Alexandra Wood

Forest

27.9 km

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

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You can cross the river Blyth from Southwold to Walberswick over the footbridge. Nice place to watch the sun go down over the marshes.

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27.9 km

River Blyth Footbridge and Harbour View

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Part of the old Southwold to Halesworth train line. If you follow the line towards Walbeswick you can still see remains of the station platform as the footpath leaves the line of the track.

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28.6 km

Southwold Harbour

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Blackshore can get really busy in the summer so be prepared to hike a bike for safety's sake. Also its known to flood especially on spring tides so be aware. Bikes aren't salt water friendly.

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29.2 km

Walberswick Ferry Crossing

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Walberswick Ferry 2018 Operating Times and Fares
Copies from explorewalberswick.co.uk/ferry.php
Its a small rowing boat but takes bicycles
24th March – 15th April Daily Service 10am – 5pm (weekends 10am …

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31.5 km

Southwold Lighthouse

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42.1 km

Turners Farmhouse Marmalade Stand

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It should really be the Marmalade men and woman really as all the preserves you see before you are made by the locals from the Sotterly and Stoven area. Everything …

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54.0 km

Beccles Quay

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Beccles Quay is a charming spot in the historic market town of Beccles. The quay has a long maritime history; boats have arrived in the town at the quay for …

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61.9 km

View of the River Waveney

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Amazing town with shops and food available and amazing views along the river!

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63.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.2 km

5.66 km

1.80 km

1.72 km

1.45 km

958 m

248 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

21.1 km

1.63 km

510 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

32°C

20°C

24 %

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Southwold Harbour – View of the River Waveney loop from Beccles

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

River Blyth Footbridge and Harbour View

Southwold Harbour

Walberswick Ferry Crossing

Southwold Lighthouse

Turners Farmhouse Marmalade Stand

Beccles Quay

View of the River Waveney

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