Walking around the Sunrise Coast and the Waveney Valley

The stunning coast, idyllic villages and beautiful countryside make the wonderfully diverse landscape of The Sunrise Coast a fantastic place to explore on foot. From gentle pub strolls to long distance coastal walks, our extensive network of footpaths encompass an area of outstanding natural beauty, the dramatic Suffolk coastline and picturesque countryside, making the area a haven for walkers.

With a number of countryside trails and coastal walks providing an escape to nature, there is something for both experienced walkers as well as those preferring to take things at a more leisurely pace. Below you will find a selection of walking maps and trails on The Sunrise Coast and surrounding area, available to download for free.

• Beccles Marsh Trail Leaflet
• Beccles Marsh Trail map
• Blythburgh
• Carlton Marshes
• East Suffolk Line Walks
• Somerleyton
• Southwold
• Walberswick
• Walberswick & Dunwich Circular Walk
• Westleton
• Wrentham

A number of published walking books and Ordnance Survey maps are available for purchase at Lowestoft and Southwold Tourist Information Centres, including:

Ordnance Survey Explorer 231 – Southwold & Bungay £9.25
Ordnance Survey 156 – Saxmundham (including Southwold/Aldeburgh) £8.75
Ordnance Survey Landranger 134 – Norwich & The Broads £8.75
Footpath Guide: Southwold to Sizewell £2.75
Footpath Guide: Lowestoft to Southwold £2.75
Heritage House: Southwold to Kessingland Walk £2.75
Heritage House: Beccles to Lowestoft Walks £2.75
Rural Rambles Around Lowestoft £2.95
Rural Rambles Around Southwold £2.35
Rural Rambles Around Beccles £2.95
The Angles Way £3.30
The Waveney Way £2.70
Pocket Pub Walks: Suffolk £7.00

Other publications are available, please ring Lowestoft or Southwold Tourist Information Centres to find out more. Lowestoft 01502 533600 Southwold 01502 72472.

A number of places to stay on The Sunrise Coast have recognised the importance of walking in the area by becoming part of the Visit Britain Walkers Welcome initiative. Accommodation establishments with this award guarantee to provide, among other things, a room to dry wet clothes, packed lunches upon request and local walking information, so look out for the Walkers Welcome logo on the ‘Places to Stay’ pages.