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Aldeburgh Beach – The House in the Clouds loop from Thorpeness

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Aldeburgh Beach – The House in the Clouds loop from Thorpeness

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Aldeburgh Beach – The House in the Clouds loop from Thorpeness

03:15

12.9km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

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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2.19 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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2.71 km

Aldeburgh Moot Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

2.85 km

Moot Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

The Moot Hall is a Grade I-listed Tudor building dating to approximately 1550 that houses the Aldeburgh Museum and is still used for town council meetings.

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2.91 km

Aldeburgh Moot Hall and War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Two fab-looking old buildings on the seafront of Aldeburgh, I only walked by and did not stop.

Love seeing these types of structure, not one part of them look straight, a DIY'ers nightmare.

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5.30 km

View of the River Alde

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.1 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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11.9 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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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

4.52 km

2.19 km

738 m

147 m

120 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

4.32 km

2.34 km

778 m

410 m

373 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

20°C

17°C

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Aldeburgh Beach – The House in the Clouds loop from Thorpeness

Thorpeness Meare Shop and Tearooms

The Scallop Sculpture, Aldeburgh Beach

Aldeburgh Moot Hall

Moot Hall

Aldeburgh Moot Hall and War Memorial

View of the River Alde

Aldeburgh Beach

The House in the Clouds

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