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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Snape Maltings – The Sailors' Path loop from Aldeburgh

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Snape Maltings – The Sailors' Path loop from Aldeburgh

Moderate

4.8

(12)

115

hikers

Snape Maltings – The Sailors' Path loop from Aldeburgh

04:24

17.1km

80m

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 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.39 km

The Sailors' Path

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2

7.80 km

Snape Maltings

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Snape Maltings is one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. The Maltings were once Victorian buildings where barley was malted for brewing. Now converted and home to shops, galleries, …

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3

7.92 km

Snape Maltings Arts and Concert Centre

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There are loads of cultural sights to explore at Snape Maltings, one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. Its converted Victorian buildings are home to shops, galleries, eateries and …

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4

9.16 km

Snape Warren Nature Reserve

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Snape Warren, a nature reserve abundant with grassland, heath, and scrub, serves as a vibrant habitat for various bird species, including the elusive nightjar. A grassy footpath leads you through …

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5

10.6 km

The Sailors' Path

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The Sailors' Path is a historic trail linking Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh on the coast. It heads through marshes, woodlands and wide open spaces, and would've been walked by sailors …

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6

12.8 km

The Sailors' Path

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Off-road route from Snape to Aldeburgh avoiding the busy A road

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7

13.8 km

Sailors' Path

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The Aldeburgh end starts rather sandy but this is very quiet compacted gravel track. Watch out for the cows.

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15.0 km

Eight Acre Covert

Forest

B

17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.00 km

4.46 km

1.79 km

1.65 km

1.57 km

659 m

Surfaces

6.73 km

3.76 km

2.71 km

1.63 km

1.13 km

1.09 km

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Saturday 16 May

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8°C

24 %

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