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Dunwich, Suffolk

Summary

This circular walk takes you across heather-dominated heathland, with the sound of breaking waves, to the village that replaced what had been the capital of East Anglia, and returns via attractive mixed woodland.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Walking time:
02h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

NT Minsmere Road, Dunwich, Suffolk, IP17 3DJ

lat: 52.2523657

lon: 1.6260642

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