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Walk with Us on Orford Ness

Whether you are looking to get active, enjoy being out and about in nature or meet new friends, our free guided walks are for you.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join our volunteer guide for a free wellbeing walk on Orford Ness.

Everyone is welcome and you don't have to be an experienced walker to come along - please just dress appropriately for the weather.

This guided walk follows a set route and depends on weather and ground conditions with no wider access to other areas of the site. If wind speeds are too high to access Orford Ness by ferry, we'll host the walk landside instead.

Times

The basics

Booking number

Call 03442491895

Accessibility

This will be a gently-paced walk over mainly flat terrain. Access to the boat is via a set of wooden steps, which can be slippery.

Meeting point

Meet at Orford Quay at 10.15am. The walk will set off at 10.30am.

Suitability for children

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for all weathers, including lots of layers and good walking shoes. The route is uneven in places.

Contact info

Central Booking Office

Upcoming events

Birds and Beasts walk 

Join one of our rangers on a guided walk around Orford Ness and discover how nature has taken over this once top-secret military testing site.

Event summary

on
9 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 12:30

Island of Secrets Walk 

Join us on a walk behind the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE) area and learn more about Orford Ness' fascinating military past.

Event summary

on
12 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 12:30

Photography tour with Justin Minns 

Join award-winning landscape photographer Justin Minns and learn how to use various techniques to capture the wild and windswept drama of Orford Ness.

Event summary

on
21 Sep to 23 Sep 2026
at 09:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time