Walk With A Countryside Manager
Want to get a closer insight into why Orford Ness is designated a National Nature Reserve and how our management strategy ensures we protect this fragile landscape? Then join our Countryside Manager on a walk through this unique landscape.
- Booking essential
Orford Ness is an internationally important coastal nature reserve with a fascinating 20th-century military history. You'll gain exclusive access to parts of the nature reserve with a unique walk with our Countryside Manager to explore the wildlife, history and management of Orford Ness.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Member | £20.00 |
| All Non-Member | £27.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 2491895
- Meeting point
Meet at the National Trust Office on Orford Quay. There is no public parking on Orford Quay, please park in the main car park opposite the Jolly Sailor Pub (Pay and display, not National Trust)
- What to bring and wear
The site is an exposed coastal location. Please dress for the weather. There are no catering facilities on Orford Ness, 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.
Upcoming events
Walk to Fork
Join us on a tour of Orford Ness and build up an appetite for a seven course tasting menu at the award winning Crown and Castle hotel in Orford.
Suffolk Walking Festival - Off The Beaten Track
Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, join us on a slightly longer walk that takes you off the usual visitor route.
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, normally 'off-limits' to visitors.
Stargazing - Overnight on Orford Ness
The coastal location of Orford Ness offers some truly wonderful views of the night skies, affected only by the ports of Felixstowe to the South and Rotterdam faintly in the East. Join us for an overnight event gazing at the stars on Orford Ness.