In search of the lost Suffolk village of Hethern
Departure from Dunwich (England)
A walk through Dunwich forest to the medieval site of the lost village of Hethern.
Dunwich forest is always a good place to walk and find peace amid the fora, fauna and wildlife. There are information boards that provide details of this ever changing world of nature but there is nothing about its history. Little is known of the medieval village of Hethern or the landmarks of Stonehill Bridge and Stonehill Castle which are recorded in the 15th century Westleton Extents. This document records that they stood aside a now lost road directly linking Dunwich to Blythburgh and which cut across the marshes.
Around the Marshes
Departure from Walberswick (Suffolk)
Explore a mosaic of unique landscapes including reedbed, woodland, heathland, marsh and shingle coast, which sustain a large diversity of wildlife
Walberswick Wander
Departure from Walberswick (Suffolk)
Wander around Walberswick with its river, heath and marshes, or take a longer walk to Dunwich.
Marshes, Coast and Forest
Departure from Walberswick (Suffolk)
Wander around Walberswick with its river, heath and marshes, or take a longer walk to Dunwich.
Southwold
Departure from Southwold (Suffolk)
A circular walk around Southwold which navigates from Southwold Harbour around the northern part of the Blyth estuary known as Buss Creek, returning via the seafront to the harbour. One cannot miss out on a wander around the pier to take in the amazing sights of the quirky The Under the Pier show, the creation of Tim Hunkin and typical British eccentricity at its best.
Southwold to Blythburgh along the former Southwold Railway
Departure from Southwold (Suffolk)
A linear walk along the former trackbed of the Southwold Railway to Blythburgh.
The Southwold Railway was a narrow gauge line that linked Halesworth and Southwold. This closed in 1929 but the track bed is still in existence to Blythburgh and makes an excellent walk. The White Hart pub offers a place for refreshment before returning along the same route. Outstanding views across the Blyth estuary and easy walking across heath and woodland make this a well worthwhile excursion.
Southwold to Covehithe
Departure from Southwold (Suffolk)
A walk along the beach route of the Suffolk Coast Path to the tiny hamlet of Covehithe with its impressive ruins of St Andrews church. Return is along the inland route of the Coast Path. This walk is dependant upon tides and consultation of tide times is vital in order to negotiate the beach route.
Buildings and Boats beside the Sea
Departure from Southwold (Suffolk)
This walk visit the elegant seafront, the traditional harbour and the open marshes.
Harbour, Marshes and a Bracing Beach
Departure from Southwold (Suffolk)
This walk visit the elegant seafront, the traditional harbour and the open marshes.
Down the Blyth Valley in Pursuit of Black Shuck
Departure from Halesworth (Suffolk)
A walk down the Blyth Valley in Suffolk from Halesworth to Blythburgh, then across the heaths and commons to Leiston. It was the legendary hell hound that supposedly came this way in 1577 and terrified parishioners of Blythbrugh church after doing a similar job at Bungay.
East Suffolk Line - The Yox Blyth
Departure from Halesworth (Suffolk)
A walk along the East Suffolk Line Trail between Halesworth and Darsham. Great views are to be had along the Blyth valley before footpaths head over to the Yox valley. The village of Bramfield is at the half way point where is an old pub for refreshments as well as a distinctive church with a detached tower and a fine example of a Crinkle Crankle Wall, not to mention the legendary Bramfield Oak.
Suffolks Mystery Brampton Standing Stone
Departure from Halesworth (Suffolk)
A walk between Halesworth and Beccles along the East Suffolk Line Path.
This waymarked route links the railway stations at Halesworth, Brampton and Beccles. Taking the train between these towns will provide an interesting glimpse of what is in store along the walk, including the rather curious Belle Grove Farm looking as if it is out of some fantasy movie and the mysterious Brampton Standing Stone just south of Brampton Station.
Saxmundham, Kelsale and Carlton
Departure from Saxmundham (Suffolk)
A walk around Saxmundham, Kelsale and Carlton. Using footpaths an country lanes, this short walk provides some fine views, historic churches and even a ghostly tale of an apparition of phantom dancers. A worthy candidate for an afternoons exploration of this hidden corner of East Suffolk.
Through the Garden of Suffolk
Departure from Saxmundham (Suffolk)
A walk between Saxmundham and Darsham along the East Suffolk Line Walk.
It is Yoxford that gives us the name of this walk which is part of the East Suffolk Line Walks and this specific ramble extends the line walk to return to Leiston where a regular bus service connects the two ends. Yoxford sits on the banks of the River Yox surrounded by three country house parks; Sibton Park that contains large well stocked fishing lake; Grove Park situated in the village; and Rookery Park on the Leiston road. This has earned Yoxford the name of the 'Garden of Suffolk'. The whole route of this walk is a pleasant amble through the rural fields of Suffolk with a return journey through the pretty country lanes following the Minsmere river through to Middleton, Theberton and finally Leiston.
Tales of Sundials, Witchcraft and Ghostly happenings in Saxmundham
Departure from Saxmundham (Suffolk)
A circular walk around the Suffolk town of Saxmundham using the Town Trail that can be added onto the East Suffolk Line Walks or to while away a couple of hours on a lazy afternoon, including searching out the unique tombstone sundial in St Johns churchyard, and finding the haunted Monks Cottages.
Saxmundham to Rendham
Departure from Saxmundham (Suffolk)
Circular Walk between Saxmundham and the village of Rendham, across the Suffolk countryside with a worthy stop off at the White Horse pub at Rendham. Woodland, open fields, babbling brooks make this typical of this part of Suffolk. And there is history too, with the Roman bronze head being discovered in the river at Rendham back in 1907. How did it get there?
More walks in Blythburgh
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aldringham cum Thorpe
- All Saints and St Nicholas, South Elmham
- Barnby
- Barsham
- Beccles
- Benacre
- Benhall
- Blaxhall
- Blyford
- Bramfield
- Brampton with Stoven
- Bruisyard
- Bungay
- Chediston
- Cookley
- Covehithe
- Darsham
- Dunwich
- East Suffolk
- Ellough
- Farnham
- Friston
- Frostenden
- Gisleham
- Great Glemham
- Halesworth
- Henstead with Hulver Street
- South Cove
- Southwold
- Spexhall
- St Andrew, Ilketshall
- St John, Ilketshall
- St Lawrence, Ilketshall
- St Margaret, Ilketshall
- St Michael, South Elmham
- St Peter, South Elmham
- Sternfield
- Stratford St Andrew
- Swefling
- Theberton
- Thorington
- Uggeshall
- Walberswick
- Walpole
- Wangford with Henham
- Wenhaston with Mells Hamlet
- Westhall
- Westleton
- Weston
- Willingham St Mary
- Wissett
- Worlingham
- Wrentham
- Yoxford