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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 trails are for you.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Join our volunteer guide for a free wellbeing walk on Orford Ness. Follow the Green Route and experience spring on this unique stretch of the coast.

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

Please note: This walk will be limited to the Green Route, with no access to other areas of the site.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

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

What to bring and wear

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

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.

Contact info

Central Booking Office

Upcoming events

Cold War Heritage Day 

Join us on Thursday 21 May, as we mark National Cold War Heritage Week.

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on
21 May 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00

Overnight stargazing on Orford Ness 

Join us for an overnight stay to gaze at the stars from Orford Ness.

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on
30 May 2026
at 17:00 to 23:55

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.

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on
10 Jun to 9 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

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.

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on
13 Jun to 12 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 12:30+ 5 other dates or times