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The Landguard Fort to Harwich and Shotley Gate ferry service is used on the alternative shorter version (Stages 4 and 5 only) of the Stour and Orwell Walk. This runs 9.30am–5.30pm every day from 25 March to 30 September; it also runs on sunny days in October and between 26 December and 1 January (www.harwichharbourferry.com; 07919 911440). The early and late sailings need to be pre-booked. It costs £5 for adults.

Southwold Pier, Britain’s only 21st-century pier, was opened in 2001 (SCP, Stage 2)

When to Go

The busiest months on the Suffolk coast are July and August, especially during the English school holiday period. Services and amenities can become stretched at this time, especially in popular resorts such as Southwold and Aldeburgh. Overall, probably the most pleasant months to walk are May, June and September, although April and October both have their merits if the weather is good. Late spring is the best time to see wild flowers, and September is the ideal month for migrating birds, although late April and May are probably better for seeing (and hearing) migrant warblers including nightingales. Characteristic shingle flora such as sea pea and yellow-horned poppy are at their flowering peak in July and August.