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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Heath and Woodland – Dunwich Heath loop from Minsmere

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Heath and Woodland – Dunwich Heath loop from Minsmere

Easy

4.8

(4)

73

hikers

Dunwich Heath and Woodland – Dunwich Heath loop from Minsmere

01:47

7.02km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 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

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.13 km

Gnarled Trees

Highlight • Forest

2

3.39 km

Gravel Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Super ride but bit loose in places

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3

5.87 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

6.25 km

Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Natural

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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5

6.85 km

View of the Suffolk Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

6.86 km

View of Sizewell B from Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Natural

Be prepared to be battered by the wind off the North Sea. Views south towards Sizewell B and the controversial Sizewell C.

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B

7.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

5.73 km

970 m

150 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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