Section 3 of 6, Sandlings Walk
Spratt's Street to Blaxhall
9.4 miles (15.1 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TM 341 501. Finish: TM 378 572. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. Paths across Dunwich Heath, which the Sandlings Walk crosses, have been closed since a wildfire on 29 July 2026; Suffolk County Council lists the closures until 19 February 2027, with no diversion. Discover Suffolk also says the Walk is closed through Goose Hill. Source: discoversuffolk.org.uk.
Up and down
About 89 m of climbing and 106 m of descent; highest point 25 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Spratt's Street.
- Bus stop
- Spratts Street, 980 m from the start. Directions TM 333 506
- Car parks
- Car park, 390 m from the start. Directions TM 345 502Butley Corner Car Park, 840 m from the start. Directions TM 349 502
Getting back
The section finishes at Blaxhall. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Youth Hostel, 980 m from the finish. Directions TM 368 570
Planning the Sandlings Walk
- Planning the whole trail: coastandheaths-nl.org.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 20%, paved or flagged 11%; the rest (68%) isn't recorded.
About 11% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 16 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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