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River Alde – Alde-Ore Estuary loop from Iken

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River Alde – Alde-Ore Estuary loop from Iken

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4.5

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River Alde – Alde-Ore Estuary loop from Iken

03:53

15.2km

60m

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 protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

River Alde

Highlight • Natural

The church is one of the oldest in Suffolk. There's a small shop by the church, the honey is really good. Just put money in the box and take honey with you.

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1.50 km

Beach

2.21 km

Alde-Ore Estuary

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The Alde-Ore Estuary is a vast river mouth and Site of Special Scientific Interest. It's home to two nature reserves and plenty of habitats ranging from marshes and wetlands to …

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3.53 km

Pig Farm in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Structure

4.11 km

Pig Farm View on the Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths

Highlight • Structure

There's always something charming about seeing pigs mucking about and you can certainly get a good look here. This sprawling pig farm runs right along the footpath here with nothing to obscure your view.

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7.27 km

Tunstall Forest

Highlight • Natural

Tunstall Forest is a managed woodland with a mixture of coniferous plantations, broadleaved belts and heathland. It's managed by Forestry England.

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8.08 km

Forest Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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11.1 km

Snape Maltings Arts and Concert Centre

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There are loads of cultural sights to explore at Snape Maltings, one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. Its converted Victorian buildings are home to shops, galleries, eateries and …

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11.4 km

Dovecote Studio

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This building was once a ruined dovecote but has been given a new lease of life as a studio. The old brickwork remains outside while the interior steel shell was slotted into place by a crane.

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

4.76 km

4.24 km

697 m

157 m

Surfaces

5.99 km

4.00 km

2.32 km

1.21 km

1.16 km

513 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

31°C

21°C

26 %

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River Alde – Alde-Ore Estuary loop from Iken

River Alde

Alde-Ore Estuary

Pig Farm in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Pig Farm View on the Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths

Tunstall Forest

Forest Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Snape Maltings Arts and Concert Centre

Dovecote Studio

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