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Dunwich Heath and Beach

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Dunwich Heath and Beach is a remote and beautiful stretch of Suffolk’s coastline. Coastal lowland heath sandy cliffs and shingle beach, rich in wildlife, offering tranquillity and excellent views.

Dogs are welcome, although they must be kept on a short lead from 1 March – 31 August. On the heath, a dog-friendly off-lead route is available.

The shingle beach backs onto a heath, large reedbeds and woodland.

Parking (free at the beach but charged at Heath), toilets, good food, tea room and kiosk at the old Coastguard Cottages.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Dunwich Destination page or our regional Suffolk Destination page.

Planning your visit to Dunwich Heath and Beach

Coastguard Cottages, Minsmere Road, Dunwich, Suffolk IP17 3DJ, United Kingdom

Place Category: Days Out
Place Tags: Beaches Heathland
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7 Day Weather Forecast for Dunwich, Suffolk

Today
heavyrain
Expect a temp in the range 10.7℃ to 12℃ with wind speed 8.6 m/sec (WSW)
Saturday, May 04
clearsky_night
Expect a temp in the range 7.7℃ to 8.9℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (SW)
Sunday, May 05
fog
Expect a temp in the range 7.3℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (NNW)
Monday, May 06
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 10.8℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (E)
Tuesday, May 07
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 10.3℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (NNE)
Wednesday, May 08
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 8.4℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 1.3 m/sec (WNW)
Thursday, May 09
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 11.3℃ with wind speed 1.1 m/sec (ESE)

Our Dunwich weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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