Suffolk Nature Reserves
Suffolk Coast
A day of birdwatching and wild landscapes on one of Britain's most atmospheric coasts.
Day
7h 40m
145 min drive
3 stops
nature
walk
coast
history
kids-friendly
parking
dog-friendly
free-entry
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110 min drive
1
Premier birdwatching reserve with bitterns, avocets and marsh harriers; star of BBC Springwatch.
2h
Parking available
Arrive early for the best birdwatching; binoculars available to borrow.
Book tickets
£10.00
nature
walk
kids-friendly
parking
10 min drive
2
National Trust heathland with sandy cliffs, purple heather in late summer and views to Sizewell.
1h 15m
Parking available
Walk the heathland circuit for butterflies and Dartford warblers.
nature
walk
coast
dog-friendly
parking
free-entry
25 min drive
3
Eerie shingle spit reached by boat, with Cold War 'pagodas' and rare vegetated shingle habitats.
2h
Parking available
Book the National Trust ferry in advance — limited numbers.
nature
history
parking
National Trust
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