A WALK AROUND ALDEBURGH
Starting from Fort Green car park. Head to- wards the public toilets and pass on the sea side of them to join Crag Path which runs be- tween the edge of Aldeburgh Town and the shingle beach. Views of Thorpeness can been seen in the distance while you walk past the old lifeboat lookout towers, seaside holiday homes, local fresh fish huts and the Lifeboat station and shop.
In the summer months this part of the shingle is scattered with valerian growing between the fishing boats. In the distance, views of Sizewell Power Station dwarf the House in the Clouds at Thorpeness. On leav- ing the built up area of Aldeburgh the veg- etation on the shingle beach increases. Four or five hundred metres past the Wentworth Hotel, take a turn to the left on to Church Farm Road. Walk up to the large roundabout and cross over looking out for a narrow path and a signpost for public toilets which leads past the fire station.
Follow the tarmac path known as Jubilee Walk which you can see on the right of the play equipment. From here you can enjoy expansive views over King’s Field recreation area, Aldeburgh Marshes and the masts of Orford Ness in the distance. You will be walk- ing past the town’s allotments. The path be- comes an access road, keep straight on pass- ing the Pumphouse. This Victorian sewage pumping station is now used as venue for Aldeburgh Music. When you reach the road turn right. You will pass JT Pegg & Son where the Scallop Sculp- ture was made. About 60m before the High Street turn right onto the FP leading to the river wall. Remain on the FP turning right
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and then left. Head across the marshes, bear- ing left to the river wall. Go up the steps onto river wall and turn left to walk along the top of the wall. Cross over the track and then up a set of steps onto the sea wall, turn left and follow the path back to Fort Green Car Park.
The Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB is a partnership of organisations which works to conserve and enhance the area’s natural beauty by encouraging sympathetic, sus- tainable use. AONBs are part of the UK’s “family” of protected areas that includes National Parks and Heritage Coasts. All receive special protection because of their quality and importance.
Countryside Code
Please follow the Countryside Code
www.gov.uk/government/publications/ the-countryside-code. Respect other people: consider the local community and other people enjoying the outdoors leave gates and property as you find them and follow paths. Protect the natural environment: leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home. Fires can devastate wildlife, habitats and property – so be careful with naked flames and cigarettes at any time of the year. keep dogs under close control at all times, especially when amongst livestock and dur- ing bird nesting season. Release your dog if chased by cattle. Wherever you are, clean up after your dog. Enjoy the outdoors: plan ahead and be pre- pared follow advice and local signs.
Thanks to Suffolk Coast and Heaths for al- lowing us to reproduce part of the Outstand- ing Landscapes Walking Guide to Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. The full walk can be down- loaded via
www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org
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