Walking the Suffolk Coastal Path - Felixstowe Ferry - Bawdsey Lane East (Walk 3)

(Monday 18th March - 2.2 miles.  Route taken: Bawdsey quay, through car park onto Ferry Road, School Lane and East Lane.  Time 1.10mins)

I'm glad today was a short walk as it was all on the road. I took a photo looking across the River Deben to Felixstowe Ferry where I finished my last walk.

I walked along Ferry Road, through the tree lined car park where I spotted a toad, and back onto Ferry Road. 

Walking along the road was peaceful with just the occasional vehicle passing. It was interesting to note the changes since my last walk. Most places are now drier, and spring has definitely sprung with spring flowers and green shoots on the trees.

Still some flooding

The birds were chirping merrily and a buzzard was calling while gliding on the currents. I passed Bawdsey Hall which is now a retreat and hotel. 

I turned right into School Lane. This is just a connecting road to East Lane and the home of the local primary school. Children from the nursery were busy having fun in the play area. A short walk along East Lane and I realised I was nearing the end of my walk when I saw the familiar line of trees in the distance and a  World War II communications tower.

Bawdsey battery was built and first occupied in 1942. The aim was to protect the stretch of coast line around Bawdsey. The battery observation post (which is on private land and dangerous to enter) is one of the best preserved examples of its kind.  

A hot chocolate and a snack was most welcome at the end of my walk.

Wild flower and birds seen at East Lane, Bawdsey

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