Suffolk Coast Path · stage 5

Aldeburgh to Snape

From Aldeburgh we go round Aldeburgh Marshes by the River Alde, take Victoria Road where the sea wall has worn away, then the old Sailor's Path over Snape Warren to Snape.

  • About 8½ miles
  • About 3½ hours walking

Today

Tide

No tide sections on this stage.

Ferries

None on this stage.

Getting back

There's no bus we know of between Aldeburgh and Snape.

We don't show times yet. Check the timetable before you set off.

See trains and buses back

Parking and toilets

At the start, Aldeburgh
Parking
Fort Green: From 1 April to 31 October: £4.20 for 2 hours, £6.30 for 4 hours, £8.30 a day. From 1 November to 31 March: £2.10, £3.70 and £5.20. Charged 8am to 6pm every day.Checked 25 October 2026 by BeachNous. More on BeachNous
Slaughden: From 1 April to 31 October: £4.20 for 2 hours, £6.30 for 4 hours, £8.30 a day. From 1 November to 31 March: £2.10, £3.70 and £5.20. Charged 8am to 6pm every day.Checked 25 October 2026 by BeachNous. More on BeachNous

Beaches along the way

Dogs, tides and parking for Aldeburgh beaches are on our sister site, BeachNous.

Map

Our map, drawn from Natural England's route data.

Something wrong?

Facts on this page were checked Monday 2 November. If you find a fallen fence, a missing sign or a diversion we don't know about, tell us.

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