Customize Map data OpenStreetMap contributors 2 Discover open sections of the England Coast Path in the North West between the Welsh and Scottish borders. We recommend you use our leaflets alongside the relevant OS map (noted in each guide) or the Discover Suffolk app. Go straight on through the gate which is ahead of you and marked Aldringham Walks. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The Sandlings Walk is a long-distance 59-mile path from the outskirts of Ipswich to Southwold. (Image: Archant). How often have we followed the green broken lines only to find some all-consuming quagmire or perilous ravine standing in our way? Winter skies over the North Sea at Thorpeness. This heads in a rough southerly direction before jinking to the left and the right, before regaining a southerly direction through Greyfriar's Wood. We then did the walk but decided to to cut it short half way round to rejoin the coastal path. Beautiful trial, mix of beach & countryside, relatively flat for the most part, really enjoyable, perfect family walk. Approximate post code IP16 4NW. Eventually the path crosses the Aldeburgh road &were on the path along the beach! Instead of walking the same route back, I decided to follow the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path. Many people were out and about, walking past and through the nature reserves. After a mile and a quarter, and close to the B1353, a concrete statiion platform lies derelict among trees and autumn leaves. Continue on westwards along this road for a short distance, and then turn left down a track. The 650-MW Sizewell A power station was a Magnox reactor, and is located in a frankly hideous grey concrete building. It has changed little, so that generations can visit and revisit, creating fond memories. The Vulcan public house in Sizewell or the Beach Cafe in the Sizewell car park make excellent half way refreshment stops, whilst the Dolphin public house serves good meals and has a large beer garden. There are no stiles or gates along the route and no livestock. Walk 126: Melbourne City Centre linear walk we loved you! The main civil engineering contractor was John Laing plc. This walk starts off at the Thorpeness car park at TM472594. Although Thorpeness nestles in a duned landscape and salty air, it has freshwater coursing in its veins. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Park your car and your preconceptions at Kenton Hills. During the day boat races are held & at night boats that have been decorated are paraded around the Meare followed by a grand fireworks display. It approaches the ruins of a friary and turns to the right, with some woodland on the left; after a short distance it turns to the left through the trees before ending at a track, with a small bridge on the left. Walk 90: Paddington & Marylebone Linear: Following in the steps of a Virgin, Walk 91: La Roche-Canillac Circular: A French beauty, Walk 92: Belgravia Linear: Lucky or not, Walk 93: London Southwark & Bankside Linear. The House in the Clouds concealed a water tank to serve the resort. Itcost me just 10 for a ptich for the night, and the facilities were all clean and tidy. Turn left to follow the new track southwards. After a few miles of fairly uninteresting walking, it was a relief when the trail started to enter better terrain, initially by following a track through woodland before it opened out, descending down to a stream and entering perhaps the best stretch of heath on the entire trail, across Dunwich Heath. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Wowwhat a short walk! But head just coast-side of Leiston and there's one circular walk that's strangely fascinating and full of anticipation, a path which opens up a different world at every turn and, at every push of a kissing gate, reveals something else to fall in love with. The path descended down onto the foreshore for a short distance, before climbing back up onto the cliffs near Thorpe Ness. Like 2,362 other rural stations, it was recommended for closure by Dr Beeching and fell silent on September 12 1966. For more information on profiles, ascents and descents, see this page. Many of the colourful rowing boats belong to the original 1913 fleet. Walk 76: Daventry Town Centre: Daventry callingDaventry calling, Walk 77: Middleton Cheney Circular: No Bull, Walk 78: Crick Village Walk: Everybody knew everybody, Walk 79: Rushden Town Centre: Not feeling bluea look at Rushdens notoriety, Walk 80: Wollaston Village Walk: Who are you, Walk 82: Rothersthorpe Circular: Bull or No Bull, Walk 83: Braunston Circular: Canals & Floating breakfasts, Walk 84: Geddington Circular: In the Willows, Walk 85: Rockingham Village: Up the hill & back down again, Walk 86: East Haddon Circular: Get away from it all, Walk 87: The Harlestones Circular: Inspiring Jane Austen, Walk 88: Syresham Village Walk: Know your heritage. Thorpeness car park. The morning was bright and sunny, and whilst it clouded over this afternoon, there was no real reduction in the warmth. I remembered the shingle beach (if not walking along it) with fondness from my coastal walk, along with the pleasant cafe behind it. Lovely beach walk to sizewell and return to thorpeness through the woods very nice and picturesque.. Good walk with access to sandy beach. Thorpeness railway station, provided by the Great Eastern Railway to serve what was expected to be an expanding resort, was opened a few days before the outbreak of World War I. At this point the path jerked away to cut directly across the heath, a spectacular stroll that, unfortunately, ended all too soon. After that I drove back to the campsite, still suffering from the chaffing. Near Dower House at TM473616 it joins a surfaced road. It eventually passes a metal gate to reach a track at TM453639. THE WALK 1 Walk north along the road and turn second left onto Uplands Road. Sizewell B was the last nuclear power station built in the UK, starting operation in 1995 and generates over 1GW of power. Walk 34: Flore Circular: This ones flawless, Walk 35: Grendon & Easton Maudit Circular: Larking around, Walk 36: Badby Circular: Strolling amongst the bluebells, Walk 37: Ravensthorpe Circular: Water, wildlife & waiting for a bite, Walk 38: Twywell Circular: Up Hill & down Dale, Walk 39: Aynho Circular: I know, I know(apricot anyone?). Take the first road to the left, Remembrance Road, and after a short distance turn left to enter the car park in Thorpeness, where this walk started. Depending on the season and weather, sunlight passing through the trees offers a spectacular sight. Description Waypoints (12) Getting There An easy flat circular walk from the Suffolk coastal town of Aldeburgh along a disused railway line to Thorpeness, returning back to Aldeburgh along the beach. After a short distance it jinks to the right to reach a track; turn left and follow this track uphill and to the south. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. (Image: Archant). Much of the bulk of the stations are hidden by vegetation-covered banks, and the sea is also out of sight behind similar banks. Any reproduction, retransmissions, or republication of all or part of any document found on this site is expressly prohibited, unless the author has explicitly granted its prior written consent to so reproduce, retransmit, or republish the material. Although the beach in the area is shingle, there is a good grassy path that heads from the car parks at Sizewell Gap past the power stations, and it makes for a surprisingly enjoyable stroll, despite the presence of so much raw power nearby. Gardens start on the right; the path becomes gravelled before reaching a lane at TM474598; turn right along this road for a few yards to reach a T-junction with North End Avenue. Sizewell power station can now be seen directly ahead, with the distinctive hemispherical dome in the distance. Pass the old windmill on your left and The House in the Clouds on your right. The Meare was begun in 1911 and opened in 1913, and what is now the country club was opened in 1912. At The Dolphin, the village's popular, dog-friendly pub, we enjoy lunch and a pint or two, served by the most welcoming staff. Millwright Ted Friend, of Whitmores was called in & soon restored the mill to normal with deft use of a sledge hammer, In 1972, the fantail was blown off in a storm & in September 1973 the mill was damaged by a fire on the heath where it stands. This is followed by a relaxing stroll along the Suffolk Coast Path back to Thorpeness. It continues for a mile, slowly curving to take a more northeasterly course between hedges. Its noted for its populations of Eurasian bittern, European nightjar & other bird species. Thorpeness (5) is like no other place in Suffolk, some would say like no other place on Earth. In 1922 he secured the services of a five-time Open Champion, Scotsman James Braid, to layout his course, 9. The route was still 4 miles long and very enjoyable. A day's parking cost 2.50, quite reasonable, and after paying I shouldered my rucksack and set off down the road. Great coffee stop at The Kitchen at Thorpeness. A country club with tennis courts, a swimming pool, a golf course & clubhouse, & many holiday homes, were built in Jacobean & Tudor Revival styles. Walk 207: Dodford & Borough Hill (our 2nd highest)plus a Hobbit(ty) House! Route very easy to follow. Toughness: 3/10 Aldeburgh to Saxmundham walk - SWC A good path continues northwards across grass, with the fence of Sizewell power station hidden to the left. Again I enjoyed the way that the B power station seemed to blend in with its surroundings, although the A station was just as ugly from this angle. contact the editor here. It's mandatory to keep dogs on a lead on the outward stretch along the disused rail line, no bad thing as there are several muddy streams running alongside, they will however be rewarded on the return journey with off-lead fun and ample opportunities to swim in the sea. This makes a total distance of 19.8 miles, with 616 feet of ascent and 616 feet of descent. Walk 117: Chipping Warden & Edgcote Circular. Walk 72: Earls Barton Circular: Tea & Kinky Boots Vicar? There are some ruins on land, in the form of Greyfriars, a Franciscan friary that itself was rebuilt when the more coastal Dominican Priory, Blackfriars, was abandoned. Again it was a wonderful walk across classic heathland, spoilt only by the many obtrusive signs warning about the cliff edge some distance away. Each of the following Explorer guides can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF by using the images. Discover open sections of the England Coast Path in the South East, from the Thames Estuary through to Southampton. Park at Aldringham Church down a signposted lane off the B1353 between Aldringham and Thorpeness. Phone: 01394 445225 | Email: schaonb@suffolk.gov.uk. Turn left at the road and then right at the T-junction to take you into the village of Sizewell. Start/finish: Scallop on Aldeburgh Beach Loop back to Thorpeness inland more protected. No toilets nearby. Turn left and follow the road as it skirts a lake called The Meare; a short distance later it curves sharply to the left to take a west-northwesterly course for two-thirds of a mile, passing the House in the Clouds' and a golf course on the left. After this we had had lunch at the cafe next to the rowing boat lake which was good value. Cracking Circular Walks in Suffolk for your Dog 1. During the lunchbreak I had taken off my fleece, but now the skies were clouded over, obscuring the sun and making the stiff breeze a little chillier. There is a pavement on the right-hand side of the road; it swaps over onto the left just after the Vulcan Arms. The weather forecast when we set off was for possible heavy showers around this time so it was best foot forward, Across to the right are fine views of the windmill, the House in the Clouds & Sizewell B, Sizewell B is the UKs only commercial pressurised water reactor (PWR) power station. Great morning spent taking in the beautiful Suffolk coastline , topped off with a great pint of southwold bitter at the Dolphin pub . This pleasant walk explores the area north of Aldeburgh as far as Thorpe Ness. The bikes in the picture above were owned by some people we met who were sat looking across the nature reserve. Car parking is free on the road around The Meare and there is a car park nearby. A little overgrown in places but a nice easy stroll. There is a choice of coastal walks, including routes through Southwold, Shingle Street, Dingle Marshes, Thorpeness, and the Shotley Peninsula. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. At TM451667 turn right along a surfaced track that heads northwestwards through Hangmans New Wood; when the track curves to the right, continue straight on up Saunder's Hill along an unsurfaced track. Notes Toggle between the options below to show available markers. This is the magnificent North Warren RSPB. Although a number of men sat on the steps of the mill, it would not return to its natural state. All images on this site are of the author. There are two gates along the walk and no stiles. Walk 73: Wicken Circular: Solitude & a rather damp climate. Distance. From the car park go up Lakeside Road with The Meare on your left and take the second road on the left, Uplands Road, which is a dirt track. The walk trail was lovely, easy to do and great for dogs. Turn right, and follow the track northeastwards for a quarter of a mile until Minsmere Road is reached. It was a lovely flat walk, very sheltered and it was surprising to come back into Aldeburgh at the top of the Town Steps because we hadnt noticed any uphill inclines on the walk! Easy and varied with chance to bird watch, enjoy a lunch or tea and a bracing sea walk to end. Start from Aldeburgh at the Fort Green car park on the front. Weather was beautiful that day which made world difference. It is also the first Pressurised Water Reactor to be built in Britain, a sign that it was built for power generation rather than creating nuclear weapons materials. It was decommissioned in 2006, and is in the slow process of being dismantled. It was here that Thorpeness was conceived. The reduced size, if not status, of the town meant that until the Reform Act in 1832 it returned two MPs. When the houses end on the left, a path heads off slightly to the right, crossing through a car park and then passing another on the left. This eventually squeezes between the Coastguard Cottages and the cliff top. Turn right and follow this road as it heads in a rough northerly direction. After approx. Walk 8: Old Village Circular: 8 miles across the fields with great views & big trees on a boiling hot day. Walks include Suffolk's riverside meadows of the Stour. This is a converted water tower, 4. Walk 116: Trafalgar Square to St Pauls Cathedral Linear, Walk 117: Shrewsbury Town Centre: 660+ listed buildings to discover, Walk 118 / 118: The City of London (1): The Eastern part, Walk 119: The City of London (2): The fascinating Western part, Walk 120: Eton Town Centre: Up against the WallEton & its college, Walk 121: Spitalfields Circular: A melting pot of history. Nice sea breeze on the coast path back to Thorpeness. A stroll along the Suffolk coast is fulfilling at any time of the year, providing you pick your day and your clothing wisely. A Gannett Company. Also on the greens the charming Dolphin Inn which was originally known as The Crown. To join the path climb the cliff directly after passing Cliff House, which is the large white house overlooking the cliffs. End time. The start is the car park at the southern end of Aldeburgh at Fort Green (grid ref. Walk 118: Lamport Circular Walk: Spot the mushroom! Get an introduction to the Trail and find out what makes it special. (Image: Britain from Above/copyright English Heritage). Time: 3 hours (plus stop for lunch) We walked from The Brudenell to Thorpeness Green so a bit further than the loop suggested and then we walked up past the Golf Club and picked up the path from there. If you're hungry after your walk it is well worth going to the Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop, be warned they are very popular so be prepared to queue! Facing the pub, turn right along the road & then cross over it up the lane, Everywhere you look in this village theres eccentricity & its plain that many of the houses along here are second homes, 7. Disused Railway Building to North Warren Nature Reserve. Go though the gate and turn immediately to the right. After another diversion through woodland, the path descended to meet the current shoreline and beach at Dunwich. ), Walk 139: Moulton Circular: All paths lead to Brew (2. If you intend to follow this route, then please use the relevant maps and check the route out before you go out. Walk 90: Weedon Bec Village Walk: Did Napoleon leave a bomb? If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Map: OS Explorer 212 Woodbridge and Saxmundham Lovely paths. 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Follow the path through the car park to the beach and turn right, you will see Aldeburgh in the distance. As the track bends sharply to the right, take the footpath that goes straight ahead. Although they are called hills, Goose and Kenton hills are more like bumps in the landscape, rising to a massive nine and eleven metres respectively! Keys and Crown: The Snape Heath and River Pub Walk, Sizewell, Eastbridge and Minsmere Circular, Bells and White Horses: The Middleton and Westleton Pub Walk. See photos, floor plans and more details about 1972 Westridge Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90049. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. (Image: Archant). Walk 146: Silverdale Circular Walka beautiful unknown corner of Britain, Walk 148: The Isle of WightA stroll around the Yarmouth estuary, Walk 150: Bembridge, Isle of Wight Circular Walk, Walk 152: Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Circular, Walk 153: Barnack & Ufford Circular (Rowdy Rectors & Sequoia Safari), Walk 154: Baildon Escholt Circular (Emmerdale Walk), Walk 156: Marlow & Hurley Lock Circular Walk, Walk 159: Sudbury Town Walkin the footsteps of Thomas Gainsborough, Walk 160: The Ashridge Estate.an avoid the usual crowds walk, Walk 162: Milton Keynes Lake to Lake Circular, Walk 164: Levishama hamlet in the North Yorkshire Moors, Walk 165: Malham Cove, Gordale Scar & Janets Foss Circular Walk (Voted No.3 in Britains Best 100 Walks), Walk 166: Aysgarth Falls & Woodsjust a stunning walk. Car park pay on phone number doesn't work, not obvious alternative pay booth available further down car park, pay attendant unfriendly and unhelpful. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. There is ample parking space but car sharing would be good. The path passes by the golf club's hotel and clubhouse which are on your right before merging with the main driveway. A few birdwatchers were scattered about with expensive-looking telescopes, but otherwise I was alone on the sandy trail. Carpal tunnel syndrome is when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel. Today I carried my 30-litre Karrimor rucksack, filled with water, my waterproofs, a couple of books and other odds and ends. This passed under a wonderful little bridge in the woodland, seemingly a throwback to historic Dunwich. Nearest postcode: IP16 4QT. Walk 167: West Burton in the Yorkshire Dales. Walk 123: Market Harborough Town Walk: A wander around a lovely little gem. Continue along this way-marked track with the golf course on your right. We recommend you use our leaflets alongside the relevant OS map (noted in each guide) or the. Enjoy this 5.4-mile loop trail near Thorpeness, Suffolk. Walk 4: Delapre Abbey Circular: A 10 mile walk from an ancient Abbey, along the Nene way, through the washlands & beyond! Time to walk: Just over a couple of hours, but theres opportunities to sit & watch the wildlife on the marshes, or maybe just chill on one of the many benches, Difficulty: Very easy & flat on a mixture of hard surfaces & well-draining, Parking:In the public pay & display car park opposite The Meare, Public toilets:The Meare Cafe at the start & end, but nothing in-between, This is the second of our walks on the beautiful Suffolk coast that we did in the summer of 2017, the other being around Southwold, Thorpeness was originally a small fishing hamlet in the late 19th century, with folklore stories of it being a route for smugglers into East Anglia. Just south of Thorpeness, our path merges with the Sandlings Walk, then flirts with the western shore of Thorpeness Meare on its way north to Sizewell. Flat, easy to walk. Agree with previous reviewer who said 6.2km is incorrect. There was a nice pub in Eastbridge, after which the path crossed the Minsmere New Cut, one of the innumerable drainage channels for this low-lying land. Walk 94: St James Linear: Fancy going clubbing gentlemen (& occasionally ladies)? The Dolphin public house can be found straight ahead. Perfect places to walk, especially for less experienced amblers who only venture out on occasion. Turn left and follow this road southwards; after half a mile turn right to follow a footpath that winds between the road on the right and the cliffs on the left. It took a while to reach Thorpeness, where I planned to start the day's walk.
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