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Suffolk Coastal

Thorpeness loop from Aldeburgh — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Thorpeness loop from Aldeburgh — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Thorpeness loop from Aldeburgh — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

01:58

7.77km

10m

Hiking

Embark on an easy hike along the Thorpeness loop from Aldeburgh, a 4.8-mile (7.8 km) route with minimal elevation gain of just 48 feet (15 metres), typically completed in 1 hour and 57 minutes. You will traverse diverse terrain, including shingle beaches, grassy tracks, and old railway lines, offering a…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

607 m

The Scallop Sculpture, Aldeburgh Beach

Highlight • Monument

Installed in 2003, the Scallop is a beautiful piece of art that reflects the coastal light wonderfully. It was sculpted by local artist Maggi Hambling in memory of the composer …

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2

950 m

Aldeburgh Beach

Highlight • Beach

Aldeburgh beach is more than just the seaside. Aside from the long sand and shingle bay, there is plenty more. A Norman Church and a windmill plus a Martello Tower. …

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3

1.71 km

The House in the Clouds

Highlight • Monument

The House in the Clouds is an old water tower built in 1923. It originally pumped water from the nearby mill and was later used for water storage only. In …

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4

3.50 km

Thorpeness Windmill

Highlight • Monument

A pleasant reminder of bygone industry from the county. Worth a stop for a quick selfie

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7.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

2.45 km

1.02 km

562 m

169 m

130 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

2.33 km

1.53 km

691 m

581 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 31 May

19°C

14°C

18 %

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Trail Reviews

June 22, 2025, Aldeburgh and Thorpeness loop

Start and Finish at the Scallop sculpture on the beach at Aldburgh. There is car parking. Watch out for golf balls from the Thorpeness golf club