Southwold Harbour and River Blyth
Southwold, Suffolk · East of England
Quick answer
Southwold Harbour and River Blyth walk is a flat 4-mile circular route from Southwold Pier along the dog-friendly beach to the harbour, returning via the River Blyth in Suffolk. Dogs have year-round beach access outside a small restricted area in summer. Several dog-friendly cafes and pubs in the town centre.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
4 miles
Time
1h 20m - 1h 40m
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
Nearest pub
The Harbour Inn, Southwold
Nearest cafe
Southwold Pier Cafe
Dog-friendly stops nearby
The Harbour Inn, Southwold is the nearest dog-friendly pub to this walk. Browse dog-friendly pubs →
Southwold Pier Cafe is the nearest dog-friendly cafe to this walk. Browse dog-friendly cafes →
About this walk
A lovely flat walk from the iconic Southwold Pier along the beach to the harbour, then back along the River Blyth. Southwold is one of Suffolk's most dog-friendly towns, with a welcoming beach, independent cafes and the famous Adnams brewery. Dogs are welcome on the beach year-round outside a small restricted area in summer.
Walk highlights
- ✦Southwold Pier starting point
- ✦Dog-friendly beach
- ✦Southwold Harbour with fishing boats
- ✦River Blyth return path
Terrain
🗓 Seasonal notes
A year-round walk. Summer beach access is restricted in a short section -- check notices on arrival. The harbour fish and chip van is an institution.
🅿️ Parking
Pay and display at Southwold car park or free on Ferry Road
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