Orford to Aldeburgh

1. From Orford (parking available) walk to the quay on the riverbank and head along the river wall path, at first east before turning north.

2. Continue for some miles along the flat, easy path – getting lost is impossible! About a mile after turning Ferry Point, directly opposite Aldeburgh on the other side of the river, the path heads inland through fields towards the village of Iken.

3. Pass through Iken village, turning off before Iken Hall to enjoy a splendid track next to the estuary beside Cliff Reach. At Iken Cliff you'll join the Suffolk Coast Path, a long-distance trail. Look out for wildlife in the reedbeds nearby.

4. Continue pass Snape Maltings (refreshments, pub food, toilets, shops) and over the bridge at Snape, then immediately take the path heading east through the marshes. Follow the waymarked Suffolk Coast Path through Black Heath Wood to Aldeburgh.