Island of Secrets Walk
Join us on a walk behind the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE) area and learn more about Orford Ness' fascinating military past.
Step beyond the usual ‘no access’ sign and take a guided walk through the former Atomic Weapons Research Area, where you'll learn more about the top-secret work that was carried out on Orford Ness during the early 20th century.
Access to the interior of the buildings is no longer possible, but this guided walk brings you as close to these fascinating buildings as possible.
This is a guided walk around the AWRE only and does not include access to other parts of Orford Ness.
Please note:
- Meet at 9.15am at the National Trust Ticket Office on Orford Quay for a brief introduction followed by transfer by ferry to the Ness. Please bring your membership card with you.
- Orford Ness is an exposed coastal location - please dress for the weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Access to Orford Ness involves a ferry crossing, so visitors must be able to negotiate steep and sometimes slippery steps. The walk is mostly made up of paths with some uneven terrain. The walk itself is around three miles long.
- Not suitable for children.
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Join us on a walk behind the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment (AWRE) area and learn more about Orford Ness' fascinating military past.
Step beyond the usual ‘no access’ sign and take a guided walk through the former Atomic Weapons Research Area, where you'll learn more about the top-secret work that was carried out on Orford Ness during the early 20th century.
Access to the interior of the buildings is no longer possible, but this guided walk brings you as close to these fascinating buildings as possible.
This is a guided walk around the AWRE only and does not include access to other parts of Orford Ness.
Please note:
- Meet at 9.15am at the National Trust Ticket Office on Orford Quay for a brief introduction followed by transfer by ferry to the Ness. Please bring your membership card with you.
- Orford Ness is an exposed coastal location - please dress for the weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Access to Orford Ness involves a ferry crossing, so visitors must be able to negotiate steep and sometimes slippery steps. The walk is mostly made up of paths with some uneven terrain. The walk itself is around three miles long.
- Not suitable for children.
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