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Lowestoft’s four Slow Ways are 44% checked
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Walk to Lowestoft from further afield
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Beccles—Lowestoft
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Beclow one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 21km/13mi | Ascent 101m | Descent 113m | ||
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Beccles—Lowestoft
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Beclow two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 19km/12mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Gorleston-on-Sea—Lowestoft
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Gorlow one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 12km/7mi | Ascent 100m | Descent 91m | |
Loddon—Lowestoft
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Lodlow one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 27km/17mi | Ascent 150m | Descent 158m | ||
Southwold—Lowestoft
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Soulow one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 26km/16mi | Ascent 196m | Descent 187m |
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Collective progress
40% of Lowestoft’s four route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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6 people have contributed to Lowestoft’s Slow Ways
6 people have pledged to walk and review a route
0 people have surveyed a route in Lowestoft
56km out of 104km have been walked and reviewed
105km of reviews have been shared in Lowestoft
Latest Updates
At the Beccles end we had to deviate a little given a bit of flooding near the boat yard but it was along a paved (still slightly flooded path) rather than crossing the playground area and very close. In early march it was a bit muddy and slippy between the boat yard and the marsh road turn off (probably a circular walk from town) so the suggestion for an alternative in the description might be worth it if you know it's rained a lot. There was one path after you turn into the Carlton marsh that's clearly a footpath on the OS map and had a footpath plastic disk but we were not sure as the gate said private on the other side. The turnoff in Oulton Broad after crossing the river was a little hidden and the path was between high metal fences....
Truffle
I reviewed this walk yesterday and found it really pleasant to walk, It had so many variations on what you would walk thought to even walking on from sandy beach to woodlands and urban area's. I encountered a lot of locals and all of them very nice and said hi when approached. i would recommend anyone that is capable to walk this to do so it really shows off the shoreline norfolk has to offer....
Danny Dring
If coming from Benacre Wildlife reserve follow the metel finger post Footpath signs down to the reed beds then use the marsh as a Handle Bar to your left, head west ( keep it to your left) try to cross over through some light reeds ( ankle deep) Or at 5109 7979 where the metal finger posts direct you left keep straight and you will pick up the bridleway to take you onto the Main road. Be aware though this short track is not listed as a public right of way....
Rich2337
The route leads off the promenade onto the sand, meaning walking between wooden sea defences and an eroding cliff at Gorleston - this is the start of a difficult and dynamic stretch, between Gorleston-on-sea, Hopton on sea and Corton, that is being actively impacted by coastal climate change. Between Hopton and Corton, I was walking in caravan parks and fields, as the coastal path has dramatically fallen into the sea, and so either parts of it didn't exist, or it didn't feel safe to be close to the edge, as much of it is unprotected. Once at Corton, the route comes into the village, with more caravan holiday parks, and therefore a couple of pubs and cafes. If you're planning to walk this route, I'd suggest operating active caution, particularly between the middle stretch of the walk at Gorleston-on-sea (south end), Hopton on sea and Corton (north end)....
Genevieve Rudd
The route takes you from Lowestoft station and follows the main road round near the docks, before switching to Whapload Road at a roundabout. At one point, the pavement on the East side of the road opens up into a path called The Ness (which I assume links to Ness Point), however this particular route didn't indicate to use that, so I did not use it, but stayed on the path on the other side of the road. Eventually, the path goes alongside a number of different caravan parks, and at the end of these, the path is forced down onto the beach. (Also, at one point alongside the caravan parks, the actual path was between a fence and the clifftop edge and was very, very narrow - at this point, I kept to the left of the fence instead)....
Matt Tre
It’s a lovely walk but two problems - the section along the busy Lowestoft Road is narrow and dangerous and not suitable for walking and the section of footpath that follows that (into Benacre) is closed....
Jon Branch
Slow Ways added Gorlow one, a new walk from Gorleston-on-Sea to Lowestoft
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Soulow one, a new walk from Southwold to Lowestoft
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Lowestoft’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
TM5476692892
Lat / Lon
52.47447° / 1.75001°
Easting / Northing
654,766E / 292,892N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Lowestoft's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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