Southwold to Walberswick
Seafront, harbour and a footbridge over the Blyth to Walberswick, back by the old railway.
- Distance
- 8.3 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 13 m
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About this walk
Southwold to Walberswick is an easy 8.3 km circular walk with 30 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Southwold Pier (grid reference TM 512 766). The start can be reached by public transport.
Southwold is a seaside town of beach huts, a pier and a lighthouse in the middle of the streets. The walk follows the front to the harbour, where fishing boats and smokehouses line the river, crosses the Blyth by the Bailey bridge to the village of Walberswick, and returns along the track of the old Southwold Railway.
In summer a rowing-boat ferry crosses the river at the harbour.
Route
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1
The harbour
Follow the front south to the harbour.
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2
Walberswick
Cross the footbridge to Walberswick and return along the old railway.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Southwold to Walberswick take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 8.3 km route, which has 30 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Southwold Pier (grid reference TM 512 766). Car parks in Southwold (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Southwold from Halesworth and Lowestoft. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Promenade, harbour paths and a flat track.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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