Walberswick Village Green – Corporation Marshes loop from Southwold

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Walberswick Village Green – Corporation Marshes loop from Southwold

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Walberswick Village Green – Corporation Marshes loop from Southwold

01:54

7.52km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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45 m

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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1.03 km

Dunwich River in the Corporation Marshes

Highlight • River

The Dunwich River flows through the Corporation Marshes on the last leg of its journey to Walberswick Harbour where it joins the River Blyth.

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1.81 km

Reed Walkway in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

A classic Suffolk scene.

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2.15 km

Old Wind Pump in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

This very photographic wind pump marks the point where there are several options of extending varying the route.

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2.45 km

Corporation Marshes

Highlight • Trail

The walk opens out to a vast marsh down to the sea. You will be very unlucky not to see Marsh Harriers here or hear booming bitterns in the spring.

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5.75 km

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

You can cross the river Blyth from Southwold to Walberswick over the footbridge. Nice place to watch the sun go down over the marshes.

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6.84 km

Walberswick Ferry

Highlight • River

Great location. Unfortunately ferry not working due to Covid 19

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7.06 km

A popular crabbing spot, named for Keith ‘Wally’ Webb, who was co-founder of the British Open Crabbing Championship, held in Walberswick each year from 1981 to 2010.
(Information: Eastern Daily Press, 20 May 2013)

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