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National Trust Dunwich Heath Gorse Walk

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Dunwich Heath
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Dunwich Heath
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Dunwich Heath
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Dunwich Heath
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Immerse yourself in nature on this lovely National Trust walk around Dunwich Heath in Suffolk.

Located in the middle of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dunwich Heath has a variety of habitats including heather heath, gorse tracks, open grassland, woodland and shingle beach.

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This easy circular walk will make you feel away from it all and at one with nature as you listen to birdsong and breathe in fresh coastal air.

It’s beautiful to look at too, this precious landscape pops with colour and is home to an abundance of wildlife including the rare Dartford warbler and the mysterious nightjar.

The walk starts and finishes close to the National Trust coastguard cottages – the sea watch lookout is an ideal place for spotting sea birds, porpoises and seals.

Carpark: National Trust Dunwich Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham IP17 3EN

trainNearest Train (or tube) Station(s):
Darsham, 
Ipswich

Local Information

Read the Countryside Code before venturing out
Make sure to take a map and compass, and know how to use them before going into our National Parks #BeAdventureSmart

Tips for New Walkers: click here to download (PDF).

Remember to prepare properly before heading out on any type of walk or outdoor activity. Tell people where you are going and what time you are expected back. As Wainwright says "There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing".