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Southwold & Walberswick loop via Corporation Marshes — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Southwold & Walberswick loop via Corporation Marshes — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Southwold & Walberswick loop via Corporation Marshes — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

03:31

13.8km

40m

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Embark on a moderate 8.6-mile (13.8 km) hike that takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes, offering a diverse journey through the Suffolk Coast & Heaths. With only 128 feet (39 metres) of elevation gain, this largely flat route combines coastal paths, marshland, and heathland. You will walk along boardwalks…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

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835 m

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

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Southwold is a vibrant and picturesque town on the Suffolk coast. Its gorgeous sandy beach, interesting pier and colourful promenade are worth an amble, while the town centre has all …

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1.28 km

Gun Hill Cannons

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There are six cannons here on Gun Hill, once an 18th century defence against pirates. There are lots of benches up here to enjoy the sea views but keep an …

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3.02 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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3.30 km

The Harbour Inn Southwold

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Didn't stop for food or drink, so can't comment on the pub itself – but amazing to see how high the flood water came in 1953.

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6.92 km

Corporation Marshes

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The walk opens out to a vast marsh down to the sea. You will be very unlucky not to see Marsh Harriers here or hear booming bitterns in the spring.

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8.35 km

Reed Boardwalk, Walberswick

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Walking down from the village of Walberswick you enter the boardwalk from here which can take you to the beach, the wind pump to your right or the village of …

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8.88 km

Walberswick Village Green

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On the tidal estuary of the River Blyth, Walberswick is a picturesque village. The centre is set around a village green with a dune backed beach, a cafe and a …

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13.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

3.86 km

1.29 km

665 m

633 m

Surfaces

7.94 km

2.60 km

1.79 km

1.10 km

262 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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Trail Reviews

Caroline Appleyard

February 23, 2022, Reydon loop via Southwold, Walberswick

Easy walking, start at the Randolph pub in Reydon just outside Southwold , Walberswick then return back through Southwold. Plenty of nice cafes and pubs along route.

Southwold & Walberswick loop via Corporation Marshes — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

Gun Hill Cannons

Southwold Harbour

The Harbour Inn Southwold

Corporation Marshes

Reed Boardwalk, Walberswick

Walberswick Village Green

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