A short history trail of Southwold

Walks, England, Suffolk, East Suffolk

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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

  • This imposing residence is Hill House.

    Step 6: This imposing residence is Hill House.

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