Dog Friendly Walks in Suffolk

A dog friendly forest and parkland loop from Brandon Country Park into the pine plantations and heathland of Thetford Forest.

A dramatic heath and clifftop circuit from Dunwich Heath down to a wild shingle beach, ideal for dogs who like varied terrain and open sea views.

A National Trust heathland and forest circuit above the vanished medieval city of Dunwich, with sea glimpses throughout.

An easy estuary circular from the shingle hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry along the Deben and King's Fleet, with wide views across to Bawdsey Manor.

A short dog friendly circular around Framlingham's castle walls and the Mere nature reserve with big views of Suffolk countryside.

A gentle river and woodland loop from the Butt and Oyster pub along the Orwell foreshore, with plenty of off lead potential in the trees.

The perimeter trail at England's most celebrated RSPB reserve with bittern, marsh harrier and avocet among possible sightings.

A dog friendly wander through one of England's most atmospheric ancient woodlands, full of giant pollarded oaks and towering hollies near Butley.

A National Trust estate walk past the famous Anglo-Saxon burial mounds with views over the River Deben.

A varied 10 kilometre circular through heath, reed bed, beach and the Blyth estuary from the pretty village of Walberswick.

A full reservoir circuit around Alton Water with changing waterside views and well-maintained paths throughout.

A Sandlings walk combining Dunwich Forest with the heathland of Westleton Heath, with good year-round conditions.

A Breckland heath circuit at the start of the Peddars Way, with open sandy heathland and a peaceful, spacious feel.

A gentle dog friendly loop from Lavenham's medieval market place out through farmland and back past timber framed streets.

A mixed woodland and estuary walk following the Orwell shoreline from the country park to the quiet Nacton Shore.

A Thetford Forest circuit from Brandon Country Park through Breckland pines with good facilities and flat, open trails.

A flat pine forest trail in one of England's largest lowland forests, with well-maintained paths and good facilities at High Lodge.

A flat Breckland forest walk through Tunstall's plantation pines, quiet and good for off-lead walking.

An atmospheric but assistance dog only coastal reserve reached by National Trust ferry from Orford Quay, so most family dogs should admire it from the mainland.