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.
Calculated time: 0h55[?] 
Distance : 3.05km
Vertical gain : 4m
Vertical drop : 4m
Highest point : 6m
Lowest point : 0m 
Difficulty : Easy
Back to starting point : Yes
Walking
Location : Tunstall
Starting point : N 52.164145° / E 1.495955° (D/A) 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.(D/A)
Waypoints :
D/A : km 0 - alt. 2m - Plough and Sail pub
D/A : km 3.05 - alt. 2m - Plough and Sail pub
Easy – Ground under foot fairly flat, part of route on minor public road, one stile. Please be aware of traffic.
Visorando and this author cannot be held responsible in the case of accidents or problems occuring on this walk.
The walk can easily be extended by adding a loop around Snape Warren, following the footpaths through the woods, foreshore and heathland. Allow an extra 15 minutes, plus more for bird watching.
Global average : 4.33/5
Number of opinions : 1
Description quality : 4/5
Routemap quality : 4/5
Walk interest : 5/5
Global average : 4.33 / 5
Date of walk
: 26/07/21
Description quality
: Good
Routemap quality
: Good
Walk 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!
6.15km
+13m
-13m
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Tunstall - Suffolk The Sailors’ Path follows a beautiful route between Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh. The Path is named because sailors would walk the path between Aldeburgh and Snape.
3.86km
+9m
-9m
1h10
Easy
Starting point in Tunstall - Suffolk The Sailors’ Path follows a beautiful route between Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh. The Path is named because sailors would walk the path between Aldeburgh and Snape.
8.88km
+34m
-22m
2h40
Easy
Starting point in Tunstall - Suffolk The Sailors’ Path follows a beautiful route between Snape Maltings and Aldeburgh. The Path is named because sailors would walk the path between Aldeburgh and Snape.
3.35km
+7m
-3m
1h00
Easy
Starting point in Tunstall - Suffolk Enjoy a wonderful walk on the banks of the River Alde.
6.85km
+15m
-15m
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Blaxhall - Suffolk This walk follows paths across wild Suffolk heathland and through mysterious woodland. You will encounter ancient habitats, old twisted pine trees, hidden glades and commercial forestry
10.53km
+6m
-6m
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Aldeburgh - Suffolk Explore a mosaic of unique landscapes including reedbed, woodland, marsh and shingle coast, which sustain a large diversity of wildlife.
5.97km
+10m
-10m
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Aldringham cum Thorpe - Suffolk An easy walk from the car park, along the shingle beach, and onto the clifftop paths.
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6.69km
+11m
-13m
1h55
Easy
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