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Off the Beaten Track

Join us on an eight-mile walk that takes you off the usual visitor route.

  • Booking essential

Join one of our rangers on a longer walk and explore areas of the landscape that are off the beaten track and not usually accessible to visitors. The walk will cover grass and marshland as well as shingle tracks.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Member£25.00
All Non-member£34.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895 Ticket includes ferry crossing and walk

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

Meet at the National Trust Office on Orford Quay at 9.45 for a 10am ferry crossing.

What to bring and wear

The site is an exposed coastal location. Dress for the weather/wear comfortable walking shoes. There are no catering facilities, please bring your own refreshments.

Accessibility

Access to Orford Ness is via ferry, boarding of which will require negotiating steps, the number of which will depend on the tide. The steps can be slippery. The walk covers uneven ground, some of the walk is on shingle.

Other

Please note there are no toilets on this route which can be uneven, some of which is on shingle. There is no cafe on site please bring snacks and water.

Upcoming events

Event

Walk with Us 

Whether you are looking to get active, enjoy being out and about in nature or meet new friends, our free guided trails are for you.

Event summary

on
11 Feb to 11 Mar 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Island of Secrets Walk 

Join us on a walk past the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment area and learn about these fascinating buildings.

Event summary

on
12 Apr to 17 Oct 2025
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 12 other dates or times
Event

Orford Ness Half Day Trailer Tour 

Take a leisurely guided tour of the Ness in our 24 seat passenger trailer, including access to the Cold War Atomic Weapons Research Establishment area which is normally 'off-limits' to visitors.

Event summary

on
19 Apr to 26 Oct 2025
at
09:30 to 12:30
+ 12 other dates or times
Event

Ranger Experience Day 

Want to learn about the work our rangers carry out over winter? Join our Ranger Experience Day to get a peak behind the scenes.

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on
24 Apr to 31 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times