Walking the Suffolk Coastal Path - Iken - Snape (Walk 8)

(Sunday 14th April - 2 miles. Route taken: From Church Lane Iken, the footpath taken was beside the River Alde through to Snape Maltings Time taken 1.00hr.).

Today I had company. My daughter and grandaughter joined me for the walk. Looking across the marsh and the River Alde, Snape church can be seen in the distance.

It was a sunny day although the wind kept it cool. It was good to have companions to walk and talk with. We spotted black tailed Godwits on the water but unfortunately were too far away to get any photos.

It was obvious that this path was popular with walkers as we saw and passed several on our journey. My grandaughter was keen for me to take a photo of her and her mum.

It seemed no time at all before we saw the famous trees among the reeds that every photography takes a photo of just before reaching Snape.

First port of call on arrival at The Maltings was a snack and a drink. Once refreshed we wandered around the independant shops and galleries.
Snape Maltings is famous for the Snape Maltings Concert Hall, established by Benjamin Britten, and opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1967.

Ever since Snape Maltings Concert Hall was created in 1967 artists have exhibited and installed work throughout the site.

The Family of Man - Barbara Hepworth

Snape Maltings through the eye

As we left Snape we stopped at Snape church. It's a village church that hasn't changed much over the years. Inside it has one of the best 15th century fonts I have ever seen. It is octagonal in style and each surface is covered with animals, and figures. It was plastered over in the early 1500s so it looked quite plain when William Doesing arrived in 1644 to wreak havoc.

Another part of my walk completed. I have now covered a third of the distance and am a little
ahead my set schedule.

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