Suffolk Coast and Heath Walks
Suffolk Coast and Heath Walks

Author: Laurence Mitchell

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2022-05-18

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1783624582

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The three long-distance walks described in this book - the Suffolk Coast Path, the Stour and Orwell Walk and the Sandlings Walk - link together to provide a comprehensive and varied circuit of the entire Suffolk Heritage Coast. The Suffolk Coast Path stretches along the coast between Lowestoft and Landguard Fort, close to Felixstowe in the south, a total distance of 60 miles (97km) depending on whether beach walking or inland options are followed. The Stour and Orwell Walk continues where the Suffolk Coast Path ends, starting at Landguard Point threading for 40 mile (64km) around the estuaries of the Stour and Orwell rivers to finish at Cattawade, close to the Essex border. The Sandlings Walk (59 miles/94.5km) explores the heathland region that lies immediately inland from the Suffolk coast. With the exception of the first stage, between Ipswich and Woodbridge, the route of the Sandlings Walk lies entirely within the confines of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. With a unique landscape of cliffs, marshes, dunes and shingle beaches, and rare plants and birdlife galore, there is much to attract anyone seeking interesting day walks or longer multi-day itineraries.

Suffolk Coast Walk
Suffolk Coast Walk

Author: Peter Caton

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-01-28

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1784620963

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Combining travel writing with a walking guide, Suffolk Coast Walk provides a wonderful insight into this fascinating county and is the companion book to Essex Coast Walk by the same author. Peter Caton explores all 162 miles of Suffolk’s unique coastline, describing the route for fellow walkers, with an engaging narrative that tells of the beauty, history and wildlife of this mysterious and varied coast. The reader is taken up and down Suffolk’s remote creeks and rivers, past sandy beaches and huge expanses of shingle, through nature reserves, seaside resorts and tiny villages. We learn of the county’s abundant wildlife, not just through its famous bird populations but also of equally interesting and less celebrated creatures, and how habitats are managed to balance the needs of nature and mankind. Throughout his journey, Peter uncovers many mysteries and considers the stories behind legends of Anne Boleyn, invading Germans, a half-man half-fish character, UFOs, Crazy Mary and bells tolling beneath the sea. He visits Suffolk’s only island and takes a boat trip to investigate the secret world of Orford Ness. More than 100 colour and black & white photos illustrate the story of the walk and the beauty and atmosphere of county’s remarkable coast. With maps at the start of each chapter, this is a book for those who enjoy a short stroll, a longer ramble or simply wish to follow the coast from the comfort of an armchair.

Essex Coast Walk
Essex Coast Walk

Author: Peter Caton

Publisher: Matador

Published: 2009-06-18

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9781848761162

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When Peter Caton set out to walk the Essex coast he had no idea of the beauty, wildlife and stories that he would find on the way. He takes the reader up and down the many creeks and estuaries of the longest coastline of any English county, through nature reserves, seaside resorts, unspoilt villages, sailing centres and alongside industry past and present.

Suffolk Walks
Suffolk Walks

Author: John Brooks

Publisher: Pathfinder Guide

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780711715974

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Suffolk's riverside meadows of the Stour valley remain as beautiful today as when Constable painted them two centuries ago. Similarly, the county's lonely expanses of estuarine marsh, which are a feature of the coast, have a quality that appeal to writers as well as artists. A walk through Flatford and East Bergholt passes one of Constable's most famous viewpoints, and Flatford Mill itself. There is a choice of coastal walks, including routes through Southwold, Shingle Street, Dingle Marshes, Thorpeness and the Shotley peninsula.

Suffolk Walks with Children
Suffolk Walks with Children

Author: Cyril J. Francis

Publisher: Sigma Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9781850587712

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Suitable for the whole family, this book presents 20 circular walks. It helps discover historic churches, old buildings, an old packhorse bridge, a tide mill, castle ruins and maybe even an inland lighthouse. It contains detailed maps for each walk with information on refreshments and facilities available along the way.

Suffolk's Hidden Hiking Trails
Suffolk's Hidden Hiking Trails

Author: Joe Jackson

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-24

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13:

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Suffolk has many excellent hiking and walking trails, many unheard of but all well worth exploring over the course of a day or short walking holiday. This book includes details on 5 separate long distance hikes covering much of the county. These are: Stour Valley Path (60 Miles) - Newmarket to Cattawde along the catchment area and riverbanks of the River Stour leading through pretty villages and the Dedham Vale AONB to the coast. Bury to Clare Walk (19 Miles) - Bury St Edmunds to Clare. A walking route through rural countryside linking the historic town of Bury St Edmunds to the historic village of Clare with its Norman Castle overlooking its narrow busy streets. Little Ouse Path (10 Miles) - Thetford to Brandon along the towpath linking the two towns. A riverside walk through the unique Breckland landscape. Mid Suffolk Footpath (21 Miles) - Hoxne to Stowmarket. A walk along rural farmland from the village where St Edmund was slain to the small town of Stowmarket. St Edmund Way (80 Miles) - Manningtree to Brandon. A pilgrimage that begins slightly into Essex and meanders its way through numerous beautiful historic villages including Long Melford and Lavenham. Notable historic sites include St Stephen's Chapel, St Edmundsbury Cathedral and Thetford Castle.