Thorpeness to Aldeburgh Coast Walk

Walks, England, Suffolk, East Suffolk
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Thorpeness to Aldeburgh Coast Walk

Thorpeness, Suffolk

by eastsuffolkcouncil

  • 2hr 50m / 5.3km
  • 26

A leisurely stroll along the lovely coastal path from Thorpeness to Aldeburgh. Along the way, take in the gorgeous sea, beach, and cottages.

  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly

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Map preview for Thorpeness to Aldeburgh Coast Walk
  1. Today, we’ll be walking along the coastal path to Aldeburgh. Your walk begins here at The Dolphin pub.

    Step 1: Today, we’ll be walking along the coastal path to Aldeburgh. Your walk begins here at The Dolphin pub.

  2. Follow the pavement along the pub walls. Feel free to pop in before beginning this walk if you need refreshments.

    Step 2: Follow the pavement along the pub walls. Feel free to pop in before beginning this walk if you need refreshments.

  3. Which of the cottages on your walk is your favourite? Keep your eye out, there’s some gorgeous ones!

    Step 3: Which of the cottages on your walk is your favourite? Keep your eye out, there’s some gorgeous ones!

  4. As the road bends round to the left, cross when it’s clear. Then  walk along the verge on the right-hand side.

    Step 4: As the road bends round to the left, cross when it’s clear. Then walk along the verge on the right-hand side.

  5. Did you know Thorpeness was developed in the 1900s as a private fantasy holiday haven by the Ogilvie family?

    Step 5: Did you know Thorpeness was developed in the 1900s as a private fantasy holiday haven by the Ogilvie family?

  6. Step 6: Ogilvie’s idea was to create the ideal holiday village “for people who want to experience life as it was when England was Merrie England”.

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