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Gun Hill Cannons – Southwold Beach and Beach Huts loop from Southwold

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Gun Hill Cannons – Southwold Beach and Beach Huts loop from Southwold

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Gun Hill Cannons – Southwold Beach and Beach Huts loop from Southwold

00:23

3.73km

10m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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471 m

Gun Hill Cannons

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are six cannons here on Gun Hill, once an 18th century defence against pirates. There are lots of benches up here to enjoy the sea views but keep an …

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560 m

Gun Hill Benches With Sea View

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.29 km

View of Southwold seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent view of Southwold sea front. Plenty of benches to take a rest, or to take a photo.

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1.36 km

Southwold can rightly lay claim to being the quintessential English seaside resort town. It has all the necessary attractions, including a working lighthouse, beach huts, award-winning pier, busy harbour, cliff top cannon and a fabulous beach.

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1.88 km

Selden Model Yachts Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

2.12 km

Boating Lake Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

2.83 km

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

Southwold is a vibrant and picturesque town on the Suffolk coast. Its gorgeous sandy beach, interesting pier and colourful promenade are worth an amble, while the town centre has all …

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2.87 km

Southwold Sailors' Reading Room

Highlight • Monument

It's worth a visit. There are beautiful ship models, admission is free, but a small donation is gratefully accepted.

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3.73 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.87 km

1.02 km

254 m

236 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

585 m

436 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Gun Hill Cannons – Southwold Beach and Beach Huts loop from Southwold

Gun Hill Cannons

Gun Hill Benches With Sea View

View of Southwold seafront

Southwold Pier and Beach

Selden Model Yachts Sculpture

Boating Lake Tea Room

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

Southwold Sailors' Reading Room

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