Sutton Hoo Pinewood Walk (blue circular walk)
This hauntingly beautiful estate, with far-reaching views over the River Deben, is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Explore the surrounding landscape of the site with a walk through the woods; keep an eye out for ferocious beasts straight from the legends!
Suitable for active families. Unsuitable for buggies and/or wheelchairs.
Map
Start:
Sutton Hoo reception and car park, grid ref: TM288487
1
Next to the outdoor seating area (behind the King's River Café) there is a gate entrance into Garden Field. In Garden Field turn right and follow the edge of the field passing the overflow carpark on your right. Straight ahead you will see a gate entrance into the woods.
Flower carpets
During the spring, these woodlands are transformed from one colour to the next, creating stunning natural displays. From the white of snowdrops, the yellow of daffodils and then the blue of bluebells, every visit can be different!
2
Keep heading through the woodland, descending down a short flight of steps before the path veers slightly round to the left. Keep forward until reaching a road.
3
Turning left, follow the road with Chestnut Walk to your left. The road goes up a gentle incline and then turns to the left again, with an open field on your right and fully revealing the River Deben with Woodbridge on the opposite bank. Continue down gently downhill, still following the road until you reach a footpath on your left.
River Views
See if you can spot the tall Scots Pine tree at the top of the hill as you walk towards the bend in the road. If you look towards your right, you will also begin to be able to spot the River Deben through the trees on your right as you make your way up the road. As you round the corner, the river is then revealed completely. Lots of wildlife can often be seen on the river from here, as well as in the fields and surrounding woods.
4
Upon reaching a fork, with the road continuing off to the right, and a footpath on the left, take the footpath and head up a gentle incline, back towards the courtyard, toilets and outdoor seating area. Tranmer House will now be visible at the top of the ridge on your right.
End:
Sutton Hoo reception and car park, grid ref: TM288487
