With a splendid view of Blythburgh church, known locally as the
"cathedral of the marshes", Toby's Walks is a wonderful place for a
picnic and, if you're feeling active, to walk or even cycle.
According to legend Toby Gill was a black drummer in Robert
Rich's dragon regiment, assigned to the area in the late 18th
century to try and stop smuggling, which was then rife. The spooky
story behind the name Toby's Walks is fascinating and well worth a
visit to discover more.
Nestled in the northern part of the Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty (AONB), Toby’s Walks provides an excellent stopping point
for picnicking and a base to explore this beautiful part of
Suffolk. The AONB is one of 41 AONBs in England and Wales. They are
all chosen for the quality and distinctiveness of their landscapes.
Together with our National Parks and Heritage Coasts they make up
some of the finest countryside in Britain.
From 31st October 2005, Open Access started in Suffolk which means
there will be more access by foot to new sites. Toby's Walks
has been mapped as Open Access land, but the site is already
fully open to the public on foot and bike. Car access is
restricted to the car park area only.
For more information about Toby's Walks, contact Suffolk County
Council on 01473 265106.
Please be aware that there are height barriers to the entrance of
this site.
PLEASE NOTE: The toilet facilities at this site are
currently closed. An alternative public toilet facility is
available a few miles to the north on the A12.
How to find us
On the A12, 1 mile south of Blythburgh.