Circular walk from Orford

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Overview

Meet at Quay Street Car Park, Orford - £4 for 8 hours at time of writing (opposite Jolly Sailor PH)

Leave Orford on Northbound footpath following the River Ore in direction of Aldburgh - great views of Orfordness and 'secret buildings'. Turn South at Westrow Reach (past impromptu cocktail bar) Then footpath to Ferry Farm and quiet Lanes through to Tunstall Forest and return to cars by quiet roads.

Bring packed lunch and drink.

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Starting point

Grid reference:: TM 42468 49632
Nearest postcode:: IP12 2NU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

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