Dunwich Beach – Greyfriars Monastery Ruins loop from Minsmere

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Dunwich Beach – Greyfriars Monastery Ruins loop from Minsmere

Moderate

4.6

(20)

125

hikers

Dunwich Beach – Greyfriars Monastery Ruins loop from Minsmere

03:26

13.3km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.4 km for 59 m

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Waypoints

Start point

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1.23 km

Minsmere

Nature Reserve

2.80 km

Dunwich Heath and Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Dunwich Heath is a haven for birds and wildlife. The heather clad heath is fringed with woodland and edged by a wonderful stoney beach. To the south is Minsmere RSPB …

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4.40 km

Gnarled Trees

Highlight • Forest

6.99 km

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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7.20 km

Dunwich Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

small museum with the history of the place, which was once the sixth busiest port in England and fell victim to the sea.

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7.61 km

Dunwich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of parking here at the beach and possibly the best fish and chips in the area. There's a great walk to Walberswick from here if you head north along …

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8.07 km

Greyfriars Monastery Ruins

Highlight • Monument

A fascinating and ancient ruin. There are a couple of information points on site that show how the monastic site originally looked and who it was managed by. One by …

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11.5 km

National Trust Coastguard Café, Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Cafe

One of the old coastguard cottages on Dunwich Heath operates as a café. This is a National Trust café serving a nice selection of drinks, snacks and cake.

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13.2 km