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Shotley Peninsula & Pin Mill loop from Woolverstone — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Shotley Peninsula & Pin Mill loop from Woolverstone — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Shotley Peninsula & Pin Mill loop from Woolverstone — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

06:39

26.1km

80m

Hiking

The Shotley Peninsula & Pin Mill loop from Woolverstone offers a challenging hike across 16.2 miles (26.1 km) with 270 feet (82 metres) of elevation gain. This difficult route takes around 6 hours and 39 minutes to complete, guiding you through a rich tapestry of coastal and rural landscapes. You…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.80 km

Pin Mill Waterfront

Highlight • Pub

A tiny hamlet, Pin Mill is famous for its pub, The Butt and Oyster. Right on the waterfront it is a wonderful place to stop on a hike. An almost timeless corner of Suffolk.

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10.0 km

View of Felixstowe Port

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Shotley Point you can see directly over the mouth of the River Orwell and Harwich Harbour to Felixstowe Port. The vast machinery feels in stark contrast to the small …

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11.8 km

Shotley Pier and Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Shotley Pier was built in 1894 to enable the Royal Mail to travel between Shotley Gate and Harwich. As well as mail, coal, munitions and sailors also travelled on its …

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20.5 km

Holbrook Creek

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Low and high tide Holbrook Creek have a very different feel, but both are equally beautiful. At low tide you can explore the rock pools and look for interesting pebbles …

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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.77 km

7.58 km

6.56 km

1.85 km

352 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

7.39 km

1.27 km

581 m

569 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

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Comments

April 21, 2024,Shotley Peninsula & Pin Mill loop from Woolverstone — Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

Strava recorded this hike as 18.1 miles with just over 7 hours moving time. My average pace was 2.6 but I take a lot of photos and really take in the views all around me.

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Shotley Peninsula & Pin Mill loop from Woolverstone — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Pin Mill Waterfront

View of Felixstowe Port

Shotley Pier and Marina

Holbrook Creek

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