Section 2 of 6, Suffolk Coast Path
Covehithe to Walberswick
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TM 521 818. Finish: TM 499 748. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 84 m of climbing and 90 m of descent; highest point 14 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Covehithe.
- Bus stop
- Church Covehithe, 150 m from the start. Directions TM 522 818
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions TM 520 818Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions TM 520 817Car park (free), 130 m from the start. Directions TM 522 818
Getting back
The section finishes at Walberswick. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Harbour, 100 m from the finish. Directions TM 500 749Village Hall, 250 m from the finish. Directions TM 498 746
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 54%, earth, rock and mud 12%, gravel and tracks 12%, grass 9%.
About 51% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
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