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River Alde loop from Snape Meltings — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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River Alde loop from Snape Meltings — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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River Alde loop from Snape Meltings — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

01:36

6.30km

20m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 3.9-mile (6.3 km) hike from Snape Maltings, exploring the unique estuarial landscape of the River Alde. This route offers a gentle experience with only 70 feet (21 metres) of elevation gain, taking about 1 hour and 36 minutes to complete. You'll traverse flat terrain, moving across…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB

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230 m

Dovecote Studio

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This building was once a ruined dovecote but has been given a new lease of life as a studio. The old brickwork remains outside while the interior steel shell was slotted into place by a crane.

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1.92 km

Alde-Ore Estuary

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The Alde-Ore Estuary is a vast river mouth and Site of Special Scientific Interest. It's home to two nature reserves and plenty of habitats ranging from marshes and wetlands to …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

1.12 km

1.03 km

870 m

324 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.08 km

1.00 km

892 m

452 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

5 %

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Alde-Ore Estuary

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