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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.95 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 21 m
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    Vertical drop: - 21 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 23 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1 m
  • ⚐
    District: Felixstowe 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 51.97063° / E 1.33581°
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 22 m - Start near 107 Maidstone Rd, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EE, UK
  2. 2 : km 0 - alt. 22 m - Head north on Maidstone Rd
  3. 3 : km 0.16 - alt. 22 m - Head north on Maidstone Rd toward High St
  4. 4 : km 0.29 - alt. 22 m - Turn right onto High St
  5. 5 : km 0.31 - alt. 21 m - Turn left onto Gulpher Rd
  6. 6 : km 0.35 - alt. 21 m - Head northeast on Gulpher Rd toward Falcon St
  7. 7 : km 0.6 - alt. 18 m - Head northeast on Gulpher Rd
  8. 8 : km 0.84 - alt. 18 m - Head north on Gulpher Rd
  9. 9 : km 1.06 - alt. 16 m - Head northeast on Gulpher Rd
  10. 10 : km 1.44 - alt. 13 m - Head northeast on Gulpher Rd
  11. 11 : km 1.59 - alt. 18 m - Head north on Gulpher Rd
  12. 12 : km 1.74 - alt. 15 m - Head southeast on Gulpher Rd
  13. 13 : km 1.97 - alt. 9 m - Head east on Gulpher Rd
  14. 14 : km 2.25 - alt. 2 m - Head east on Gulpher Rd toward Hyem's Ln
  15. 15 : km 2.42 - alt. 2 m - Head south on Gulpher Rd toward Hyem's Ln
  16. 16 : km 2.57 - alt. 2 m - Head southeast on Gulpher Rd toward Hyem's Ln
  17. 17 : km 2.72 - alt. 6 m - Head southeast on Gulpher Rd toward Hyem's Ln
  18. 18 : km 2.94 - alt. 11 m - Head east on Gulpher Rd toward Hyem's Ln
  19. 19 : km 3.19 - alt. 16 m - Head east on Gulpher Rd toward Ferry Rd
  20. 20 : km 3.35 - alt. 18 m - Head southeast on Ferry Rd toward Upperfield Dr
  21. 21 : km 3.46 - alt. 18 m - Head south on Ferry Rd toward Upperfield Dr
  22. 22 : km 3.58 - alt. 19 m - Head south on Ferry Rd toward Upperfield Dr
  23. 23 : km 3.72 - alt. 19 m - Head south on Ferry Rd toward Elmcroft Ln
  24. 24 : km 3.79 - alt. 19 m - Turn right onto Colneis Rd
  25. 25 : km 3.89 - alt. 19 m - Head southwest on Colneis Rd toward Gosford Way
  26. 26 : km 4.17 - alt. 20 m - Head west on Colneis Rd toward Gleneagles Cl
  27. 27 : km 4.45 - alt. 20 m - Head west on Colneis Rd toward Rosemary Ave
  28. 28 : km 4.74 - alt. 21 m - Head west on Colneis Rd
  29. 29 : km 5.01 - alt. 21 m - Head west on Colneis Rd
  30. 30 : km 5.01 - alt. 21 m - At the roundabout, take the 5th exit onto Grove Rd/A1021
  31. 31 : km 5.27 - alt. 17 m - Head west on Grove Rd/A1021
  32. 32 : km 5.27 - alt. 18 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Garrison Ln/A154
  33. 33 : km 5.37 - alt. 18 m - Head south on Garrison Ln/A154 toward Grove Mews
  34. 34 : km 5.5 - alt. 19 m - Head south on Garrison Ln/A154
  35. 35 : km 5.62 - alt. 19 m - Head south on Garrison Ln/A154 toward High Rd W
  36. 36 : km 5.7 - alt. 20 m - Turn right onto High Rd W
  37. 37 : km 5.74 - alt. 19 m - Head west on High Rd W toward Cornwall Rd
  38. 38 : km 5.96 - alt. 19 m - Head northwest on High Rd W toward Exeter Rd
  39. 39 : km 6.14 - alt. 22 m - Head northwest on High Rd W toward Recreation Ln
  40. 40 : km 6.34 - alt. 23 m - Head northwest on High St toward Queen St
  41. 41 : km 6.5 - alt. 21 m - Turn left onto King St
  42. 42 : km 6.52 - alt. 21 m - Head southwest on King St toward Alexandra Rd
  43. 43 : km 6.64 - alt. 22 m - Head south on King St toward Cross St
  44. 44 : km 6.81 - alt. 22 m - Head south on King St toward Seaton Rd
  45. 45 : km 6.81 - alt. 22 m - Turn right onto Seaton Rd
  46. 46 : km 6.86 - alt. 22 m - At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maidstone Rd
  47. S/E : km 6.95 - alt. 22 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Stour and Orwell - Felixstowe to Ipswich

Walker
Stour and Orwell - Felixstowe to Ipswich
↔27.51 km ↗+89 m ↘-97 m ◔8h 05 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Felixstowe (Suffolk)

This walk goes along the banks of the Orwell River in Suffolk starting at Felixstowe and ending in the centre of Ipswich. The Stour and Orwell path is an extension to the southern end of the Suffolk Coast Path and follows the coast along the estuaries of the Orwell and the Stour.
The start of the walk is characterised by the earthen river defences along which the footpath navigates. From Levington Creek an alternative route is used to pay a visit to the 13th century Ship Inn before proceeding through Broke Hall Woods to rejoin the official route through to Ipswich.

Walking An Amble up the Deben Estuary

Walker
An Amble up the Deben Estuary
↔20.76 km ↗+34 m ↘-47 m ◔6h 00 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Felixstowe (Suffolk)

A walk along the River Deben in Suffolk, starting at Felixstowe and ending in Martlesham. The lovely walk along the Deben estuary. Although parts are inaccessible due to breaches of the flood banks, the mix of riverside paths, country lanes and footpaths provides an ideal mix of landscapes to keep any walker fascinated. The May bush pub offers a perfect place to take a rest and refreshment, its riverside location unbeatable.

Walking Trimley

Walker
↔10.25 km ↗+33 m ↘-31 m ◔3h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Trimley St Mary (Suffolk)

Trimley Marshes make for a wonderful day out with some beautiful scenery, fascinating history and one of the best wildlife sites in the county.

Walking From Trimley to Languard Fort via Felixstowe Ferry

Walker
From Trimley to Languard Fort via Felixstowe Ferry
↔15.72 km ↗+15 m ↘-33 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Trimley St Martin (Suffolk)

This walk navigates from the village of Trimley down to Kings Fleet and along the banks of the River Deben to Felixstowe Ferry, the setting of an old Black Shuck tale from many years ago which is a feature to this walk. A coastal walk follows, along the seafront of Felixstowe through to the where the River Orwell meets the sea, a strategic point of defence against attacking enemies attempting to sail up the estuary. Key to that defence is Languard Fort which has stood here for many centuries and has played key parts in the world wars of the 20th centuries. A fascinating place to visit with a certain eeriness within its confines.

Walking Farms & Rivers

Walker
↔12.11 km ↗+35 m ↘-35 m ◔3h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)

This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.

Walking Shotley Point Stroll

Walker
↔5.04 km ↗+19 m ↘-19 m ◔1h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)

This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.

Walking Two Rivers

Walker
↔8.64 km ↗+31 m ↘-32 m ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)

This walk explores the Orwell and Stour estuaries. Enjoy superb views of Harwich Haven and the Port of Felixstowe.

Walking Church End & Erwarton from Shotley Gate

Walker
↔9.68 km ↗+23 m ↘-23 m ◔2h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Shotley (Suffolk)

A Suffolk circular walk that starts from Shotley Gate on the confluence of the Stour and Orswell Rivers. The route offers an interesting insight into the operation of the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich together with a lengthy section of the Stour and Orwell Walk. The walk follows the shore for much of the way but ventures inland via Church End and Erwarton Hall to complete the circuit.

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