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Dunwich Heath loop from the Coastguard Tea Rooms — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Dunwich Heath loop from the Coastguard Tea Rooms — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Dunwich Heath loop from the Coastguard Tea Rooms — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

01:14

4.79km

20m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 3.0-mile (4.8 km) hike through the captivating Dunwich Heath, a route that takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete with a gentle 74 feet (23 metres) of elevation gain. This accessible loop guides you through a diverse landscape of heathland, woodland, and grassland, eventually…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

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Parking

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975 m

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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4.72 km

National Trust Coastguard Café, Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Cafe

One of the old coastguard cottages on Dunwich Heath operates as a café. This is a National Trust café serving a nice selection of drinks, snacks and cake.

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4.79 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

1.35 km

726 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

911 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

8°C

12 %

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Dunwich Heath and Woodland

National Trust Coastguard Café, Dunwich Heath

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