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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Gun Hill Cannons loop from Southwold

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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Gun Hill Cannons loop from Southwold

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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Gun Hill Cannons loop from Southwold

01:54

7.46km

20m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 535 m for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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605 m

Walberswick Ferry

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Great location. Unfortunately ferry not working due to Covid 19

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1.70 km

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

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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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5.69 km

Southwold Lighthouse

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5.90 km

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

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Southwold is a vibrant and picturesque town on the Suffolk coast. Its gorgeous sandy beach, interesting pier and colourful promenade are worth an amble, while the town centre has all …

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6.38 km

Gun Hill Cannons

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There are six cannons here on Gun Hill, once an 18th century defence against pirates. There are lots of benches up here to enjoy the sea views but keep an …

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7.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.70 km

757 m

450 m

399 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.03 km

1.64 km

1.06 km

407 m

292 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

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Southwold Beach and Beach Huts – Gun Hill Cannons loop from Southwold

Walberswick Ferry

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

Southwold Lighthouse

Southwold Beach and Beach Huts

Gun Hill Cannons

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