Circular Walk from Bawdsey to Shingle Street via Felixstowe Ferry

Distance: 8.83 Miles
Elevation Range: -3 to 36 feet
Difficulty: Easy (some walking shingle beaches which requires extra effort)
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Almost 9 miles from Bawdsey to Shingle Street and back through the villages. Starting with a ferry from Felixstowe (£2.50 return). Paths shown on the edge of small cliffs no longer exist due to land erosion. Pillboxes once scattered along the cliffs are now scattered in the waves.

From Bawdsey To Shingle Street

My father once stationed at RAF Bawdsey, was concerned it had ‘disappeared’ as we could not see it from Felixstowe Ferry. I took the opportunity to check it out and can confirm, hidden behind the trees, Bawdsey Manor still exists.

Interesting ironwork in the WW2 lookout at Bawdsey (see picture to the left). I wonder who created it and why is it there? Is it art or did it have a purpose? I like it, reminds me of Patrick McGoohan.