Felixstowe Ferry to Landguard Fort — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Felixstowe Ferry to Landguard Fort — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Moderate

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Felixstowe Ferry to Landguard Fort — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

04:17

17.0km

20m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate hike from Felixstowe Ferry to Landguard Fort, covering 10.6 miles (17.0 km) with a minimal elevation gain of 77 feet (23 metres). This route typically takes about 4 hours and 17 minutes to complete. You will experience varied terrain, including firm tracks, surfaced paths, and concrete…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

Waypoints

Start point

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74 m

Felixstowe Ferry and The Ferry Café

Highlight • Settlement

Here you can find a foot and bicycle ferry that runs between Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey. There are daily service from May to September, and weekends only from Good Friday …

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224 m

Deben Estuary Pier and Marina

Highlight • River

The Deben estuary near Felixstowe is an idyllic place for a leisurely stroll. Follow a flat, stone path along the shore, enjoying sights of bobbing boats and fishers after their daily catch.

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1.26 km

Felixstowe Martello Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

This little tower is one of the many Martello towers built in the 19th century for coastal defences. They appear across the former British Empire and there are 45 left …

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1.85 km

Felixstowe Beach Huts Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Felixstowe has miles of beach and strolling along its promenade is one of the best ways to take it all in. There are colourful beach huts running alongside it, always …

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3.94 km

Felixstowe Seafront Gardens Willow Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

Felixstowe's seafront gardens are home to the Wicker family, a group of people sculpted out of willow. The family have actually been replaced, after the original family were deemed not …

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8.87 km

Landguard Fort

Highlight • Monument

Landguard Fort dates back to the 16th century but has never really fallen out of use, despite its many renovations. Its interior is largely Victorian, but it has a more …

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

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