Section 1 of 6, Suffolk Coast Path
Felixstowe to Covehithe
9.5 miles (15.3 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TM 548 925. Finish: TM 521 818. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On section 3 (Walberswick to Thorpeness), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 72 m of climbing and 68 m of descent; highest point 22 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Felixstowe.
- Station
- Lowestoft, 280 m from the start. Directions TM 547 928
- Bus stops
- East Point Pavilion, 110 m from the start. Directions TM 547 925Pier Terrace, 120 m from the start. Directions TM 547 926Jewsons, 280 m from the start. Directions TM 545 926
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions TM 546 926Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions TM 547 928Car park, 280 m from the start. Directions TM 549 928
Getting back
The section finishes at Covehithe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Church Covehithe, 150 m from the finish. Directions TM 522 818
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 48%, gravel and tracks 7%; the rest (40%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 5 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
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