Kessingland, Suffolk – Coastal Village on the Suffolk Coast Path

Sand and shingle beach, low cliffs, and open coastal ground

Kessingland sits on the Suffolk coast between Lowestoft and Southwold, directly on the Suffolk Coast Path within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape. The route follows the shoreline past the village before continuing south toward Southwold or north toward Lowestoft along the England Coast Path.

The settlement stands above a stretch of sandy and shingle beach backed by low cliffs and dune grassland. Walking here is largely level, with firm promenade sections near the village and more uneven sand and cliff-top paths beyond. The landscape remains open and exposed, with wide views across the North Sea.

Kessingland provides a small number of shops, cafés, and places to stay, with additional services available in Lowestoft and Southwold. It serves as a quieter coastal stop between larger towns along the route.

From the centre, the Suffolk Coast Path continues south along cliff-top and beach sections toward Southwold or north along the shoreline toward Lowestoft, remaining close to the sea for much of the way.