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Fingerpost and footpath through reedbeds close to Southwold (SCP, Stage 3)

None of the routes described in this book is especially demanding – all are suitable for newcomers to long-distance walking and all can be done by anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. All the routes are clearly way-marked and involve easy walking on the flat, although some stretches along shingle and sand will inevitably be more tiring, as will muddy paths after wet weather. Facilities are plentiful, and the routes are described in convenient stages with accommodation usually available nearby at the end of the day.

The Suffolk Coast Path

The Suffolk Coast Path stretches along the coast between Lowestoft in the north and Landguard Fort, close to Felixstowe, in the south, a total distance of 55–60 miles (89–97km), depending on whether beach walking or inland options are followed. The path can be walked in either direction, but has been described north to south here in order to link up with a south to north traverse of the Sandlings Walk. With the exception of the first stage from Lowestoft, this walk lies completely within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB and mostly stays close to the coast. However, coastal erosion in recent years, and the threat of further damage in the future, has necessitated some minor inland diversions in places.