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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

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5.0

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

01:47

17.0km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.56 km

View of Blyth Marshes

Highlight • Natural

Great section of gravel track that takes you from Southwold to Walberswick along the old rail line. During the busier months it can become very busy with other runners, walkers and cyclists.

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3.72 km

St Andrew's Church and Ruins, Walberswick

Highlight • Religious Site

St Andrew's is the fourth church to have been built in Walberswick. It is tucked into the south-west corner of the ruins of the third church. Personally I think the …

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11.4 km

Walberswick Village Green

Highlight • Beach

On the tidal estuary of the River Blyth, Walberswick is a picturesque village. The centre is set around a village green with a dune backed beach, a cafe and a …

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13.5 km

River Blyth Footbridge and Harbour View

Highlight • River

Part of the old Southwold to Halesworth train line. If you follow the line towards Walbeswick you can still see remains of the station platform as the footpath leaves the line of the track.

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14.2 km

Southwold Harbour

Highlight • River

Blackshore can get really busy in the summer so be prepared to hike a bike for safety's sake. Also its known to flood especially on spring tides so be aware. Bikes aren't salt water friendly.

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15.9 km

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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16.3 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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16.8 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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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.38 km

4.90 km

3.38 km

954 m

768 m

609 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

3.20 km

2.38 km

1.44 km

1.17 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Walberswick Village Green – Southwold Harbour loop from Southwold

View of Blyth Marshes

St Andrew's Church and Ruins, Walberswick

Walberswick Village Green

River Blyth Footbridge and Harbour View

Southwold Harbour

Gun Hill Cannons

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

Southwold Pier and Beach

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