4. The Tide Mill Walk
Woodbridge - Melton 1½ miles
| planning your walk | |
|---|---|
| Time: | Allow about ¾ hour |
| Suggested map: | Explorer Maps 197 Ipswich, Felixstowe and Harwich or 212 Woodbridge and Saxmundham |
| Refreshment: | Plenty of places in Woodbridge and Melton |
| Other waymarks: | Part of the ‘Sandlings Walk’, a long distance route from Ipswich to Southwold, waymarked with nightjar symbols |
| Useful Info: | Woodbridge Tide Mill - 01473 626618 Woodbridge Museum - 01394 380502 Woodbridge Tower Mill (Buttrum’s) - 01473 583352 Woodbridge Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum - 01394 380643 |
A short, popular stroll along the bank path of the tidal Deben, with views across the river to Sutton Hoo.
The route passes close to the famous Tide Mill at Woodbridge and boating activity can be watched close by. At low tide wading birds of many kinds can be seen feeding on the exposed mud flats.
route finder
Route finding - key points (numbers refer to points on the route diagrams)
- Start along the quayside, pass the caravan café, then go right over the flood barrier to the far end of Woodbridge Quay. Footpath is marked to left by the crane.
- Follow the track left round the building with stepped gables; just before the level crossing the path goes off to the right at the side of Classic Marine.
- Wooden steps lead to the path towards the level crossing at Melton station. Alternatively, continue along the surfaced river wall path towards Wilford Bridge and Walk 5.
Disclaimer
The information in this production was, so far as is known, correct at the time of publication. The compiler accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions or changes in the information given.© Roger Wolfe 2007
