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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet

05:58

23.3km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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: May 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 11.9 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.75 km

Church of the Holy Trinity, Blythburgh

Highlight • Historical Site

The Church of the Holy Trinity stands in the tiny hamlet of Blythburgh in Suffolk and is a truly stunning example of a medieval church. The church features much intricate …

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5.77 km

Along the River Blyth

Highlight • Natural

Enjoy a stroll along the scenic River Blyth and marshlands near Blythburgh in Suffolk. Birdwatchers can delight in regular visitors and inhabitants including Avocet, Black Tailed Godwit, Bittern, Marsh Harriers and Woodlark.

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7.23 km

Old Southwold Railway Track Path

Highlight • Cycleway

This footpath was once a narrow gauge railway line between Halesworth and Southwold in the English county of Suffolk. Today, it's a pretty little wooded pocket that makes an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll.

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11.0 km

Walberswick Village Green

Highlight • Beach

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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11.6 km

Wally's Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A popular crabbing spot, named for Keith ‘Wally’ Webb, who was co-founder of the British Open Crabbing Championship, held in Walberswick each year from 1981 to 2010.
(Information: Eastern Daily Press, 20 May 2013)

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11.9 km

Walberswick Ferry

Highlight • River

Great location. Unfortunately ferry not working due to Covid 19

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12.3 km

Southwold Harbour

Highlight • River

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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12.9 km

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

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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15.6 km

Hen Reedbeds

Nature Reserve

23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.53 km

3.37 km

2.53 km

1.99 km

267 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

6.62 km

3.70 km

2.43 km

2.17 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet

Church of the Holy Trinity, Blythburgh

Along the River Blyth

Old Southwold Railway Track Path

Walberswick Village Green

Wally's Bridge

Walberswick Ferry

Southwold Harbour

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

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