Promoted Route Updates
From time to time there will be diversions or temporary closures of some sections of the walking and cycling routes promoted in the National Landscape
Any changes or updates will be posted on this page, as well as being shared on our social media channels.
22nd February 2024 update
The Suffolk Coast Path
May 2025 Update
Suffolk Coast Path has been temporarily closed near Beach Farm, Benacre. In the interests of public safety Suffolk County Council has diverted Public Footpath 3 Benacre to allow for safe vehicle movements for the Benacre Pump Station Project.
Closure is from Back Lane for 1000 metres south eastbound to facilitate allowing safe vehicle movements for Benacre Pump Station Project. There is an alternative route in place for the period of the works, which are scheduled to end on 2nd August 2025.
2018 Update - Stage 2
The Suffolk Coast Path was a few years ago moved further inland from the former Southwold – Reydon - B1127 – Covehithe Broad – Covehithe route. The current route is shown in the Official Guide (published by Cicerone) and goes further inland to Frostenden Corner before heading back to the coast at Covehithe.
When heading N out of Southwold – Follow the green lane running inland from Easton Marshes to the B1127. When you reach the B1127 turn ‘S’ along the road and take the first ‘R’ Covert Road joining Rissemere Lane East. Head N on Rights of Way near Reydon Grove Farm to Frostenden Corner. Take the lane heading E to South Cove, then head N on B1127 and take the 1st R which is the lane to Covehithe.
When heading S out of Covehithe – Take road heading ‘W’ from Covehithe to B1127 (via Crossways Cottages). When you reach the B1127 turn ‘S’ along the road And take 1st R opposite South Cove Church. Follow road to Frostenden Corner. Leave road and head S on Rights of Way to join Rissemere Lane East near Reydon Grove Farm. Head E on Rissemere Lane East To join Covert Road heading S. At ‘Y’ junction turn ‘L’ onto B1127. Take green lane that leads from E side of B1127 to coast just N of Southwold Pier.
The Stour and Orwell Walk
When walking between Stutton Ness and Stutton Mill (and vice versa) your route follows the beach/foreshore (passable in all but high tides and bad weather).
DO NOT use a route above the shore as the area is subject to cliff falls and landslips. Walk along the river beach/foreshore, steering well clear of the base of the cliffs. However, please check the tides and ensure that you have enough time to walk the 2km/1.25 miles well before any high tide comes in.
Please also read, understand and follow our Cliff Safety Guidance.