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East Of England

Southwold Harbour – Southwold Beach and Beach Huts loop from Southwold

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Southwold Harbour – Southwold Beach and Beach Huts loop from Southwold

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Southwold Harbour – Southwold Beach and Beach Huts loop from Southwold

00:30

6.95km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.22 km

Gravel Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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2

1.93 km

River Blyth Footbridge and Harbour View

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Part of the old Southwold to Halesworth train line. If you follow the line towards Walbeswick you can still see remains of the station platform as the footpath leaves the line of the track.

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3

1.97 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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4

2.62 km

Southwold Harbour

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Blackshore can get really busy in the summer so be prepared to hike a bike for safety's sake. Also its known to flood especially on spring tides so be aware. Bikes aren't salt water friendly.

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5

4.98 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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5.21 km

Southwold Lighthouse

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7

5.52 km

View of Southwold seafront

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Excellent view of Southwold sea front. Plenty of benches to take a rest, or to take a photo.

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8

5.75 km

Southwold Beach Huts

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typical English pier

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6.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.16 km

1.72 km

1.08 km

995 m

959 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.49 km

1.28 km

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