Today
- Closures
Closure at Thorpeness. Footpath 31 and part of Footpath 33 at Thorpeness are shut because the sea has worn the ground away beneath them.
Read Suffolk County Council's notice
Diversion across Dunwich Heath. Dunwich Heath and the beach beside it are shut after this summer's wildfire, along with the rights of way across the heath. Follow the signed diversion around the closed heath. Suffolk County Council's map shows the current line.
- Tide
No tide sections on this stage.
- Ferries
None on this stage.
Getting back
There's no bus we know of between Dunwich and Aldeburgh.
We don't show times yet. Check the timetable before you set off.
See trains and buses backParking and toilets
- Parking
- Dunwich Beach car park (Dunwich Town Trust): Free. The trust welcomes donations to local charities by QR code or cash.Checked 31 October 2026 by BeachNous. More on BeachNous
- 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 Dunwich, Dunwich Heath, Sizewell, Thorpeness and Aldeburgh beaches are on our sister site, BeachNous.
Map
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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