Walking Trails at Sutton Hoo

With beautiful countryside, woodland and open fields, come and explore Sutton Hoo by foot with one of our suggested walks. Guided walks lasting approximately an hour are also available to help bring the Sutton Hoo story to life and can be booked at Reception with an additional charge on the day.

Sutton Hoo rainbow leading to Mound Two at the end

Sutton Hoo Burial Mound Walk (Yellow Walk) 

Stroll around the burial mounds of Sutton Hoo, discovering the varied history of the site though time. Suitable for personal mobility vehicles. Easy, 0.5 miles.

Woodland path through green ferns at Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo Pinewood Walk (Blue Walk) 

Explore the wider estate of Sutton Hoo with this woodland walk, taking in stunning views across the river Deben. Easy, 1.1 miles

Sutton Hoo landscape in the mist

Sutton Hoo Valley Walk (Red Walk) 

Take in the stunning scenery of the burial mounds, before heading through the woods and back to the visitor centre. Easy, 1.3 miles.

Sutton Hoo landscape in the misty morning

Sutton Hoo short walk, near Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Stretch your legs on this short walk around our special place taking in the burial mounds and wildlife in the woods.

Sutton Hoo landscape and house in the mist

Sutton Hoo long walk, near Woodbridge, Suffolk 

Explore the woodland, fields and river bank around our special place as you stretch your legs on this walk. Moderate, 3 miles.

Tales by Torchlight at Sutton Hoo
Sutton Hoo   Suffolk

Tales by Torchlight: Beowulf

Wrap up warm and explore Sutton Hoo by torchlight to discover our Anglo-Saxon storytellers with the most famous of tales of heroes, monsters and dragons - Beowulf!

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