A short history trail of Southwold

Walks, England, Suffolk, East Suffolk
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A short history trail of Southwold

Southwold, Suffolk

by eastsuffolkcouncil

  • 35 minutes / 1.6km
  • 5

A walk discovering local independent businesses and the history of the town.

  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Picnic spot
  • History
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

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  1. Your walk starts at the junction of Constitution Hill with Ferry Road and Gardner Road. There is car parking nearby.

    Step 1: Your walk starts at the junction of Constitution Hill with Ferry Road and Gardner Road. There is car parking nearby.

  2. Here you will find the first of five triangular information boards that narrate a little of Southwold’s fascinating past.

    Step 2: Here you will find the first of five triangular information boards that narrate a little of Southwold’s fascinating past.

  3. Here you can read about the layout of the town, the Alfred Corry Story…

    Step 3: Here you can read about the layout of the town, the Alfred Corry Story…

  4. And a little about the unique Sandlings Walk. You may wish to explore the marshes, but for this walk we are heading into town.

    Step 4: And a little about the unique Sandlings Walk. You may wish to explore the marshes, but for this walk we are heading into town.

  5. Head up Constitution Hill. There is a slight incline as you head towards the town. Look out for some very picturesque cottages along the way

    Step 5: Head up Constitution Hill. There is a slight incline as you head towards the town. Look out for some very picturesque cottages along the way

  6. This imposing residence is Hill House.

    Step 6: This imposing residence is Hill House.

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