Suffolk has long been a place of retreat, somewhere to escape to, far from everyday life. It may have its busier town centres, but in the main Suffolk remains a rural area of enormous variety , from heather covered heathland to softly rolling hills, long shingle spits to genteel coastal enclaves and kiss-me-quick seaside resorts.

Whether you are looking for a morning hike or an afternoon stroll, Darren Flint and Donald Grieg's hand picked selection of 40 walks is guaranteed to fit the bill - or the boot. Suffolk boasts 5,600km of public rights of way; take your pick, put your best foot forward and discover this most gentle of English counties.