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Suffolk Coastal

River Alde Riverside Walk – Orford Castle loop from Orford

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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

River Alde Riverside Walk – Orford Castle loop from Orford

Moderate

5.0

(4)

30

hikers

River Alde Riverside Walk – Orford Castle loop from Orford

02:51

11.2km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

39 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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2

166 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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3

1.16 km

Liquorice Man

Highlight • Monument

4

3.97 km

All Saints Church, Sudbourne

Highlight • Historical Site

From sudbourne.onesuffolk.net:
'The present church at Sudbourne was built in stone in the 12th century and there is a Norman arch above a blocked doorway in the south wall. The …

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4.62 km

Queen Esther's Grove

Forest

6

8.19 km

View of Havergate Island Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, you can enjoy views over the beautiful sanctuary of Havergate Island Nature Reserve, located along the River Orwell in Suffolk.

The reserve features a diverse range of habitats …

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7

10.2 km

River Alde Riverside Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great section of the ore with great views back towards Orford and the castle

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8

10.3 km

View of the river Ore at Orford

Highlight • River

keep an eye on the shore line for wee beasties

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9

11.0 km

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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B

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

1.76 km

966 m

813 m

394 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

2.03 km

695 m

606 m

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