Bawdsey sits quietly at the mouth of the River Deben, where the Suffolk Coast Path officially begins (or ends). It’s a peaceful, low-key spot with a long shingle beach, grassy sea walls, and views across to Felixstowe Ferry, linked by a small seasonal foot ferry.
For walkers, Bawdsey is less about facilities and more about feeling — the open sky, the sound of the tide over pebbles, and the sense of standing at the threshold of a long, coastal journey. It’s also home to Bawdsey Manor, where radar was first developed, giving the area a subtle but fascinating historic depth.
Whether you're setting off north along the Suffolk Coast Path or arriving after days of walking, Bawdsey offers a moment of stillness on the edge of land and sea.
