The Sandlings Walk is a footpath running from Ipswich to the seaside town of Southwold in Suffolk, UK. Approximately 55-57 miles in length, it is mainly inland and passes through the towns and villages of Woodbridge, Snape, Aldeburgh, Dunwich, Walberswick and the RSPB Minsmere nature reserve. The trail is a mix of heathlands, forests and river paths with a section along the beach between Sizewell and Dunwich. At Ipswich the path splits into two, meaning that there are two alternative start/finish points at Rushmere Heath and St Augustines Roundabout.
New Variation - Suffolk Heathland: Offers opportunity to do 35 mile version with Aldeburgh
A grand tour of Suffolk heathland that starts on the Rushmere St Andrew Heath in Ipswich and concludes at Maggi Hambling’s iconic shell sculpture in Aldeburgh.
The route combines a large section of the Sandling’s Way long distance footpath taking in beautiful river sections along Martlesham Creek and the River Deben. Alongside the many Suffolk Heaths with gorse, heather and scattered pines, this picturesque route also meanders through Rendlesham Forest and Tunstall Forest before joining the Sailor’s Path walking route (at the world-famous Snape Maltings) to the coastal town of Aldeburgh.
The entire 35 mile trail route is waymarked by Sandlings Way and Sailor’s Path signs and there are good bus transport links between Ipswich and Aldeburgh.
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I am planning to have a go at this at the end of May. I'll be unsupported.
May didn't happen. But I will be trying tomorrow! Unsupported.