Aldeburgh Beach – The House in the Clouds loop from Aldeburgh

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Aldeburgh Beach – The House in the Clouds loop from Aldeburgh

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Aldeburgh Beach – The House in the Clouds loop from Aldeburgh

01:13

11.3km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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1.20 km

The Scallop Sculpture, Aldeburgh Beach

Highlight • Monument

Installed in 2003, the Scallop is a beautiful piece of art that reflects the coastal light wonderfully. It was sculpted by local artist Maggi Hambling in memory of the composer Benjamin Britten. He took daily walks along the sea during the many years he lived in Aldeburgh. The Scallop has faced a fair amount of local opposition due to its prominent position on the otherwise undisturbed bay.

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1.54 km

Aldeburgh Beach

Highlight • Beach

Aldeburgh beach is more than just the seaside. Aside from the long sand and shingle bay, there is plenty more. A Norman Church and a windmill plus a Martello Tower. You can even buy freshly caught fish from the fishermen's huts.

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1.94 km

Aldeburgh Beach

Highlight • Natural

2.30 km

The House in the Clouds

Highlight • Monument

The House in the Clouds is an old water tower built in 1923. It originally pumped water from the nearby mill and was later used for water storage only. In 1977, it was sold to private ownership and the renovation and change of use commenced.

Today, this extraordinary building serves as a rather unique holiday home.

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3.37 km

Thorpeness Meare Shop and Tearooms

Highlight • Restaurant

The little cafe by the pond is really quirky and the food is great. We love it especially in the colder months when you need warming up.

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3.39 km

Thorpeness Meare

Highlight • Lake

Thorpeness Meare is a boating lake like no other. The lake with its islands and surrounds covers around sixty acres in total, with over forty acres of water.

Reassuringly, nowhere in the lake is more than 3ft deep, so it provides a very safe boating environment.

The islands were named by J.M Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan.

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