The Southwold Town Trail

Walks, England, Suffolk, East Suffolk
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The Southwold Town Trail

Southwold, Suffolk

by eastsuffolkcouncil

  • 50 minutes / 1.1km
  • 48

Take a walk around Southwold. Discover the uniquely independent businesses in the town & enjoy the stunning views from the coast.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Parking
  • History

Walk preview

Map preview for The Southwold Town Trail
  1. Your walk begins at Southwold Common. A bus stop is located around the corner.

    Step 1: Your walk begins at Southwold Common. A bus stop is located around the corner.

  2. With your back to the water towers, head towards the High Street along York Road.

    Step 2: With your back to the water towers, head towards the High Street along York Road.

  3. Step 3: On your the left is Barnaby Green, a lovely area of the town with a collection of quaint cottage and white picket fences.

  4. Bear right. Ahead you will see Jakery Bakery which serves delicious gluten free savouries and pastries.

    Step 4: Bear right. Ahead you will see Jakery Bakery which serves delicious gluten free savouries and pastries.

  5. Step 5: On your right you’ll pass clothing stores Fat Face & Tilley & Grace.

  6. Across the road is Craftco, which opened in 1987 by ten local craftspeople who wanted to showcase the talents of local artists.

    Step 6: Across the road is Craftco, which opened in 1987 by ten local craftspeople who wanted to showcase the talents of local artists.

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