Benhall & Sweffling

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Overview

A circular walk from Benhall church via King Edward’s coronation wood and Sweffling. Stopping at Sweffling church for a break.

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.6km / 7.2mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TM 37240 61882
Nearest postcode:: IP17 1JL
what3words:: quirky.meanders.acquaint

Start time:: 10:00 am

Park at Benhall church car park, Deadman’s Lane. Entrance is just passed the church on the left. What 3 words are precise. Postcode only covers a certain area. Turn LEFT off A12 sign posted Benhall church (immediately after the Saxmundham turn off (B1121). Follow that road (Mitford Road) for 0.3 mile then turn RIGHT at the T junction. You will find the church 200 yards on the left.

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