Dunwich Heath and Beach

Enjoy a breath of sea air, with gorgeous heathland views of gorse and heather, on this circular route that passes what’s left of the village of Dunwich, and the ruins of a 12th-century monastery. Moderate, 5 miles.

This great circular walk takes you around the boundary of our whole estate, with coastal views, tracts of heather, areas of woodland, expanses of grassland - and everything in between, not to mention the gorse.

Take a look at our top tips for helping you plan your day out at Dunwich Heath.

We want everybody to enjoy exploring this beautiful part of the Suffolk coast, so we pride ourselves on making Dunwich Heath accessible to all of our visitors. Click here for information about accessibility and how we can help you make the most of your day.

There are few nature reserves which allow dogs, but they're very welcome at Dunwich Heath as long as they bring a responsible owner along! Dunwich Heath is a wonderful place to explore with your dog, here’s all you need to know about visiting with your four-legged friend.

Don’t let wet weather put you off exploring Dunwich Heath! There’s plenty to see and do, indoors and out, whatever the weather.

Wrap up and head outdoors for some family fun! Explore Dunwich Heath with our walks and trails, and have a go at a variety of free family activities!

Turn your walk into an adventure! Have a go at Geocaching and discover hidden treasures. There are geocaches hidden all around Dunwich Heath - how many will you find?

Reconnect with nature and discover the lost art of wilderness living with dedicated survival experts from ‘Back to Wilderness’

It’s an ongoing job to clear up the nation’s discarded litter which washes up on our beaches. Here’s a quick and easy way you could help keep our beaches safe and beautiful.

Take a stroll through gorgeous heather on this stunning coastal walk and discover the ruins of a 12th-century monastery. This is a moderate, five mile circular route.

Discover the beach at Dunwich as daylight fades on this 360 degree virtual tour.

A precious place for birdwatching

Years of dedicated habitat management have paid off after one of Britain’s endangered bird species successfully bred for the first time at the National Trust’s Dunwich Heath.