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Walk With A Ranger

Want to get a closer insight into why Orford Ness is designated a National Nature Reserve and how our management strategy ensures we protect this fragile landscape? Then join one of our Rangers on a walk through this unique landscape.

  • Booking essential

Orford Ness is an internationally important coastal nature reserve with a fascinating 20th-century military history. You'll gain exclusive access to parts of the nature reserve with a unique walk with our Ranger to explore the wildlife, history and management of Orford Ness.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Member£20.00
Adult Non-Member£27.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Meeting point

Meet at the National Trust Office on Orford Quay. There is no public parking on Orford Quay, please park in the main car park opposite the Jolly Sailor Pub (Pay and display, not National Trust)

What to bring and wear

The site is an exposed coastal location. Please dress for the weather. There are no catering facilities on Orford Ness, please bring your own refreshments.

Accessibility

Access to Orford Ness is via ferry, boarding of which will require negotiating steps, the number of which will depend on the tide. The steps can be slippery.

Upcoming events

Event

Overnight Dawn Chorus 

A chance to spend the night on Orford Ness and then rise early to listen to the dawn chorus on the Suffolk Coast.

Event summary

on
4 May 2024
at
16:30 to 23:55
Event

Island of Secrets Walk 

Join us on a walk past the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment area and learn about these fascinating buildings.

Event summary

on
11 May to 13 Oct 2024
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Suffolk Walking Festival - Island of Secrets 

Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, discover Suffolk's secret coast.

Event summary

on
13 May 2024
at
09:30 to 12:30
Event

Quiet Day on Orford Ness 

This quiet day provides a flexible environment where we’ll be restricting vehicle movements to quiet electric vehicles and bicycles, turning off interactive displays, reducing radio use and lowering levels of lighting where possible.

Event summary

on
15 May 2024
at
09:50 to 10:00
+ 12 other dates or times