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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Leiston Abbey Chapel Ruins – Westleton Quarry loop from Dunwich

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Leiston Abbey Chapel Ruins – Westleton Quarry loop from Dunwich

Hard

4.3

(4)

10

hikers

Leiston Abbey Chapel Ruins – Westleton Quarry loop from Dunwich

06:11

24.3km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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2.53 km

Greyfriars Wood

Forest

2

10.1 km

Minsmere Sluice

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Minsmere River flows through Suffolk and helps create the wetlands at Minsmere RSPB Reserve.

Minsmere Sluice is tidal and allows the river to flow into the North Sea. The …

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3

10.7 km

Leiston Abbey Chapel Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Should you visit RSPB Minsmere and walk the beach to the sluice you'll see the remains of a small chapel on the original site of Leiston Abbey in the distance. …

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4

11.4 km

Flooded Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

5

11.7 km

View Over Minsmere

Highlight • Natural

Can get a little sticky if it's persisted

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6

13.0 km

The Eel's Foot Inn

Highlight • Pub

Adnams pub, open 12-3, 6-11, has an Inn and campsite.

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7

16.7 km

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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8

17.4 km

The Snug Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

9

21.2 km

Woodland Path Through Bracken

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Golden through autumn and winter - most spectacular on a sunny day

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B

24.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

7.52 km

3.26 km

2.59 km

Surfaces

8.17 km

5.69 km

4.87 km

3.51 km

960 m

679 m

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