The Harbour Inn Southwold – Southwold Harbour loop from Blythburgh

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The Harbour Inn Southwold – Southwold Harbour loop from Blythburgh

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The Harbour Inn Southwold – Southwold Harbour loop from Blythburgh

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12.2km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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: August 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 6.05 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.87 km

Old Southwold Railway Track Path

Highlight • Cycleway

This footpath was once a narrow gauge railway line between Halesworth and Southwold in the English county of Suffolk. Today, it's a pretty little wooded pocket that makes an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll.

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4.42 km

Walberswick Station (Disused)

Highlight • Monument

The platform is all that remains of the original Walberswick station which is marked here with a bench and commemorative plaque. The Southwold to Halesworth line was closed in 1929 …

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5.05 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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5.35 km

River Blyth and Harbour information board

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.38 km

The Harbour Inn Southwold

Highlight • Restaurant

Didn't stop for food or drink, so can't comment on the pub itself – but amazing to see how high the flood water came in 1953.

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5.66 km

Southwold Harbour

Highlight • River

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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6.12 km