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Dunwich Beach – Greyfriars Monastery Ruins loop from Westleton

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Dunwich Beach – Greyfriars Monastery Ruins loop from Westleton

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Dunwich Beach – Greyfriars Monastery Ruins loop from Westleton

03:35

13.9km

70m

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: April 25, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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Start point

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4.27 km

Remains of St James's Leper Hospital and Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

4.33 km

St James' Church, Dunwich

Highlight • Religious Site

Dunwich is a tiny village that hides a rich history. Once a bustling medieval port and the capital of the kingdom of East Anglia, it is thought Dunwich had a …

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4.56 km

Dunwich Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

small museum with the history of the place, which was once the sixth busiest port in England and fell victim to the sea.

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4.83 km

Dunwich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of parking here at the beach and possibly the best fish and chips in the area. There's a great walk to Walberswick from here if you head north along …

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5.29 km

Greyfriars Monastery Ruins

Highlight • Monument

A fascinating and ancient ruin. There are a couple of information points on site that show how the monastic site originally looked and who it was managed by. One by …

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9.38 km

Dunwich Heath and Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Dunwich Heath is a haven for birds and wildlife. The heather clad heath is fringed with woodland and edged by a wonderful stoney beach. To the south is Minsmere RSPB …

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13.1 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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13.8 km

The Snug Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

3.75 km

3.55 km

689 m

184 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

3.11 km

2.31 km

1.49 km

1.24 km

507 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Dunwich Beach – Greyfriars Monastery Ruins loop from Westleton

Remains of St James's Leper Hospital and Chapel

St James' Church, Dunwich

Dunwich Museum

Dunwich Beach

Greyfriars Monastery Ruins

Dunwich Heath and Woodland

Westleton Quarry

The Snug Tea Room

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