This 50-mile / 80-kilometer path begins at Felixstowe and follows the Heritage Coast, past marshes, beaches, nature reserves and small towns, before finishing at Lowestoft on the edge of the Broads.
Framlingham is located northeast of the edge of the Suffolk Coast. Framlingham Castle is an English Heritage property that was built during Edward I's reign. Queen Mary took refuge here during the attempt to have Lady Jane Grey placed on the throne as a replacement. The castle's battlements look across to the College, a Suffolk memorial to Prince Albert.
Address: Framlingham Castle, Castle Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge IP13 9BP, England
Hours:
March 18 to September 30: 10am-6pm
October 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm
November 1 to March 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Tue, Wed
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: 11 or more -15% discount.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Saxtead Green Post Mill is an English Heritage property located near Framlingham. The Suffolk post mill is still in working order and visitors can climb the wooden stairs to the various floors.
Address: Saxtead Green Post Mill, Farmlingham , England
Hours:
March 21 to September 30: 12pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu