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Waymarks and Access

All the routes are generally well signed and clearly waymarked. The Suffolk Coast Path is marked with a yellow arrow on a blue disc. The alternative route in Stages 6–7, the Orford Loop, is signed ‘Suffolk Coast Path: Orford Loop’, and the Butley ferry variation of the Loop is signed ‘Suffolk Coast Path: Orford Loop via Ferry’. The Stour and Orwell Walk is waymarked with a yellow arrow on a grey disc and the legend ‘Stour and Orwell Walk’. The Suffolk Coast Path/Stour and Orwell Walk Link is waymarked with a yellow arrow on a purple disc and the legend ‘Suffolk Coast Path/Stour and Orwell Walk Link’. The Sandlings Walk is marked with a rectangular plaque that has an arrow and a stylised nightjar symbol. Some older signposts have the same nightjar symbol etched into the wood. The text indicates where the way is unclear or signs may be hard to spot.

Safety

There are only a couple of serious dangers that walkers need to be aware of. Being cut off by the sea at high tide is a potential hazard along a few stretches of the coastal route, and it is essential that tide tables are checked carefully beforehand if the intention is to take the beach-walking option. These can be found online at www.tidetimes.org.uk or obtained from local tourist information centres.