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Although the Suffolk Coast Path can be walked at any time of year, the last stage (Stage 8) requires the use of a river ferry between Bawdsey and Felixstowe Ferry, which operates daily only between May and September, and at weekends from Easter weekend to May, and also in October. The optional Orford Loop section on this route (see Stage 6) also makes use of a ferry, between Orford and Butley, which again is seasonal, although this can be avoided by making a longer detour.

The Suffolk Coast Path is described here in eight convenient stages, some of which can be combined, according to fitness levels and time available. Not far from the finish point there is a connecting link to the Stour and Orwell Walk, which makes a very natural extension for those wishing to walk further. To walk the complete Suffolk Coast Path route will probably take the average walker between five and seven days – though if you want to build in a rest day somewhere, both Southwold and Aldeburgh, close to Thorpeness, make very pleasant places to take a break.