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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Martello Tower, Shingle Street – View across the River Ore loop from Hollesley

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Martello Tower, Shingle Street – View across the River Ore loop from Hollesley

Moderate

4.8

(4)

12

hikers

Martello Tower, Shingle Street – View across the River Ore loop from Hollesley

02:46

10.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

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1

3.73 km

Martello Tower, Shingle Street

Highlight • Monument

Martello Tower today hosts luxury accommodation but was once a defensive fort, built during the French Revolutionary Wars era. The British government built around 140 such towers across the British …

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2

4.35 km

Shingle Street Shell Line

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Shingle Street Shell line is located on a remote and beautiful section of the Suffolk Coast, not far from Bawdsey. When illness brought two friends together here, they created …

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3

4.60 km

Shingle Street and Martello Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautifully bleak - bleakly beautiful!

And don't miss the shell trail to the beach from the German Manor, which some thoughtful conchologist has made.

No cafes or places to eat …

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4

4.73 km

View of Hollesley Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.35 km

Barthorp's Creek

Lake

6

8.04 km

View across the River Ore

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a great spot to sit back, relax and enjoy the views across the beautiful River Ore.

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7

8.80 km

Marsh Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open 7 days a week, for a warm atmosphere and probably the best coffee and cake in Suffolk.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

3.16 km

935 m

698 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

2.47 km

1.63 km

935 m

253 m

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