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Shotley Peninsula, Suffolk

Summary

Sandwiched between the mighty Stour and Orwell Rivers, the Shotley Peninsula is one of Suffolk’s hidden treasures. Summer dragonflies glint and foxgloves glow in the clifftop woods.You'll find a great waterside pub near the end of this walk
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.4 miles (16.7 km)
Walking time:
05h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Chelmondiston public car park (TM204371)

lat: 51.9885897

lon: 1.2092524

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