A 1.5 mile circular route on natural firm surface paths, starting from the car park. Dunwich Heath is one of the most dramatic settings in all of Suffolk, where heathland reaches the coast with stunning views towards historic Southwold to the north and famous RSPB Minsmere to the south. National Trust Dunwich Heath offers a […]
Easy Access Trail – Felixstowe Ferry
This easy access walk follows the seafront beyond Old Felixstowe, past colourful beach huts and historic Martello Towers towards Felixstowe Ferry. There are superb views out to sea and across the River Deben towards the impressive Bawdsey Manor. The sights and sounds of the sea and a choice of kiosks along the route with outdoor […]
Easy Going Trails – Knettishall Heath Country Park
Knettishall Nature Reserve boasts 6 way marked trails around woodland, heathland, riverside meadows and grassland for you to explore, offering a total of 11 miles of trails. With its undulating natural surface paths and exposed tree roots these trails as less suited to wheelchair users. Look out for Hut Hill, a 4000 year old Bronze […]
Easy Access Trail- Lackford Lakes
A 1/2 mile circuit on gravel paths visiting a number of accessible nature watching hides with stunning views. A wildlife oasis with a landscape of reedbeds, meadows, woodlands and lakes. The shorter Kingfisher Trail is particularly suitable for wheelchairs and young children. The visitor centre has an excellent viewing gallery and staff are on site […]
Easy Going Trails – Mildenhall Riverside
A 1 mile each way trail starting from Jubilee car park along the River Lark to the village of Barton Mills. The walk is edged by impressive alder and poplar trees on one side and manicured lawns on the other. River views are framed by wonderful weeping willows, dipping their branches into the water’s edge […]
Easy Access Trail – Needham Lake
The easy access route around the lake is approximately 0.6 miles and follows a tarmac path. From here you will be able to enjoy the views across the lake from many different angles. There are many benches along the route (some very imaginatively designed) and picnic areas dotted around. Children will enjoy the wooden sculptures, stepping […]
Easy Going Trails – Redgrave and Lopham Fen
The Nature Reserve has 5 different waymarked trails for you to enjoy and explore one of the most important wetlands in Europe. The fenland landscape of the reserve is a haven for wildlife. As well as the resident Konik ponies, expect to see kestrels and hobbies, reed buntings and bearded tits. Look out for stoats […]
Easy Going Trail circular- Santon Downham
A circular walk of 0.7 miles from St Helen’s Picnic site, on mainly firm natural paths. Visit All Saints Church with its octagonal tower, one of Britain’s smallest churches and an absolute gem. The path goes through woodland and beside the Little Ouse River. There are many options to extend your walk. Find out more […]
Easy Access Trail – The Valley Trail
An inspiring landscape. Feast your senses in this simply beautiful setting. Once home to Constable and Gainsborough, it is not difficult to see why this landscape has inspired generations of artists. The 3.5 mile walk following part of the former Great Eastern Railway (a wide, compacted path making it suitable all year round), a line […]
Easy Going Trails – Thornham Walks
A 1 mile walk from Thornham Walks car park on a surfaced path. Thornham Walks is a landscaped parkland criss-crossed by 12 miles of paths allowing you to really explore this magical location. Highlights include the restored Walled Garden (open weekdays) with its fabulous fruit trees and colourful herbaceous borders, a bird hide with exciting […]