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East Of England

Southwold Harbour – Walberswick Village Green loop from Southwold

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Southwold Harbour – Walberswick Village Green loop from Southwold

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Southwold Harbour – Walberswick Village Green loop from Southwold

02:52

11.3km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

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After 2.47 km for 40 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.46 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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2

2.08 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

2.54 km

Walberswick Ferry

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Great location. Unfortunately ferry not working due to Covid 19

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4

3.07 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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5

4.17 km

Dunwich River in the Corporation Marshes

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The Dunwich River flows through the Corporation Marshes on the last leg of its journey to Walberswick Harbour where it joins the River Blyth.

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6

4.95 km

Reed Walkway in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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A classic Suffolk scene.

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7

5.78 km

Dunwich Beach

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Here you have the option to ditch the path and head down to the beach for a barefoot walk along the sand. Do be mindful of the tide as this …

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8

6.58 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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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

2.46 km

1.94 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.76 km

2.38 km

1.74 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

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