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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Westleton Quarry – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Westleton

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Westleton Quarry – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Westleton

Moderate

5.0

(5)

11

hikers

Westleton Quarry – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Westleton

02:42

10.4km

60m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

59 m

The Snug Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

2

737 m

Westleton Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice spot to stop for a picnic. Theres a couple of strategically placed benches in the main quarry area in which to enjoy the local wildlife while taking a breather

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3

3.20 km

Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cycle through Minsmere nature reserve and head north off road through Dunwich woods.
here you will find lots of bird activity and various bird species to be admired.

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4

5.60 km

Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Forest

5

5.76 km

Heather Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

6

5.83 km

Dunwich Heath Permissive Footpath

Highlight • Trail

7

10.4 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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B

10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.93 km

2.31 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

3.25 km

3.21 km

1.98 km

797 m

715 m

437 m

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