(S/E) From the Plough and Sail pub in front of Snape Maltings, cross Snape Bridge and turn right onto the grassy embankment with the river Alde on your right. This lovely circular walk follows the bank of the river, winding through grazing marsh, reed beds and marshy scrub until it reaches Snape Warren. Here, the trail turns left, following a path through the wood for about 250m, before turning left once more. Continue through marshland to Snape village. At the crossroads in the centre of Snape, turn left and follow the road back to Snape Maltings.(S/E)
To the Warren
The River Alde is little more than a stream until it nears Snape Maltings. Here the river becomes tidal and it broadens into a wide estuary. It’s a place of glistening mud and open water, filled twice a day by the incoming tide and rich in wildlife.
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 3.05 km
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Average duration: 0h 55
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Difficulty: Easy
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 5 m
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Vertical drop: - 5 m
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Highest point: 7 m
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Lowest point: -1 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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District: Tunstall
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Start/End: N 52.164145° / E 1.495955°
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 2 m - Plough and Sail pub
- S/E : km 3.05 - alt. 2 m - Plough and Sail pub
Practical information
Easy – Ground under foot fairly flat, part of route on minor public road, one stile. Please be aware of traffic.
Reviews and comments
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of walk : Jul 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
For the 7 "senior (but not senile) citizens" this walk was just fine. Interesting birds, trees and wild flora to look
and with the River Alde and its mudflats providing a fine setting for the impressive Snape Maltings at the start
and finish of the walk. Lunch in the Plough and Sail at the end of the walk rounded matters off nicely!
Other walks in the area
Views across the Heather
Snape Stroll
The Sailors’ Path
Suffolk Coast Path - Snape to Felixstowe

River’s Edge Ramble
Heath and Forest Hike
Captains Wood, Sudbourne

Saxmundham to Rendham

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