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Alde Valley Group

We are the Alde Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A nice walk starting in the town centre, passing the pier, then beside reedbeds and around marshes to Southwold Harbour. We then follow the Suffolk Coast Path back to town centre.

Sunday, 15 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Parts of the walk can be very muddy after rain.

This walk was featured in the Ramblers Magazine (WALK) Summer 2025 edition.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TM 50360 76309
Nearest postcode:
IP18 6AJ
what3words:
nerves.outings.support
Start time:
10:00 am

Southwold Common, York Road, IP18 6AN Free parking, early arrival suggested as can be very busy

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking