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Cycling in Suffolk

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Cycling in Suffolk is typified by its low-lying terrain, wide-open farmland, serene conifer plantations and miles of quiet routes and trails to explore. The county’s large North Sea coastline is almost entirely composed of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is a stunning place to spin the pedals for a day or more. 

Peaceful roads and trails proliferate throughout the AONB and you’ll find small passenger ferries happy to ship you and your bicycle over watery obstacles. The coastal region is also chock full of wonderful seaside towns, perfect for a lunch stop or an overnight during a longer tour. 

Inland, cycle routes in Suffolk have much to offer with towns like Bury St Edmunds and Needham Market providing fantastic bases. Rides seldom include much elevation gain and instead you’ll whiz past picturesque fields, admire morning mist and discover why the painter John Constable found his inspiration here. 

Lowestoft to Burgh Castle loop
Intermediate
02:39
27.6 mi
Bungay to Southwold loop
Intermediate
04:06
42.3 mi
Ipswich Harbour to Felixstowe docks route
Intermediate
03:19
34.9 mi
Dunwich and Minsmere loop from Darsham
Easy
01:40
15.6 mi
Ipswich to Dovercourt lighthouse loop
Intermediate
03:50
38.9 mi
Bungay Castle and River Waveney loop from Beccles — Broads National Park
Easy
01:42
17.6 mi
The Kings Forest loop from Bury St Edmond
Expert
05:05
44.3 mi
Ipswich to Felixstowe loop
Intermediate
03:41
47.5 mi
Bury St Edmunds to Pakenham Windmill loop
Intermediate
02:05
20.6 mi
Woodbridge to Framlingham Castle loop, Via Suffolk Heath ANOB
Intermediate
04:19
43.7 mi
Lowestoft to Southwold loop
Intermediate
04:28
45.0 mi
Burgh Castle and Gorleston-on-Sea loop from Somerleyton — Broads National Park
Easy
02:00
20.8 mi
Framlingham, Southwold and Aldeburgh Loop
Expert
05:13
51.6 mi
Ipswich to Lavenham Loop
Expert
04:46
47.9 mi
Bike Tour to Moulton Packhorse Bridge from
Expert
04:06
41.2 mi
A loop of Suffolk Coast and Heath AONB from Ipswich
Expert
05:24
53.5 mi
Bungay and Ilketshall loop from Beccles — Broads National Park
Easy
01:43
18.0 mi
Sudbury to Ipswich Harbour loop
Expert
06:06
61.0 mi
Hopton-on-Sea and St Olaves loop from Somerleyton — Broads National Park
Intermediate
01:53
17.8 mi
Brandon Country Park Café – Red track loop from Brandon
Expert
02:47
20.6 mi

Top 20 cycling routes in Suffolk

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    1
    1

    Lowestoft to Burgh Castle loop

    02:39
    27.6 mi
    10.4 mph
    550 ft
    550 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    22

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2
    2

    Bungay to Southwold loop

    04:06
    42.3 mi
    10.3 mph
    850 ft
    850 ft
    Intermediate

    15

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3
    3

    Ipswich Harbour to Felixstowe docks route

    03:19
    34.9 mi
    10.5 mph
    925 ft
    925 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    20

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

    Dunwich and Minsmere loop from Darsham

    01:40
    15.6 mi
    9.4 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Easy

    6

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Ipswich to Dovercourt lighthouse loop

    03:50
    38.9 mi
    10.1 mph
    1,175 ft
    1,200 ft
    Ferry
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    6

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    6
    6

    Bungay Castle and River Waveney loop from Beccles — Broads National Park

    01:42
    17.6 mi
    10.4 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Easy

    4.3

    (3)

    11

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    The Kings Forest loop from Bury St Edmond

    05:05
    44.3 mi
    8.7 mph
    1,075 ft
    1,075 ft
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    8

    Ipswich to Felixstowe loop

    03:41
    47.5 mi
    12.9 mph
    1,200 ft
    1,200 ft
    Ferry
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    2

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    9
    9

    Bury St Edmunds to Pakenham Windmill loop

    02:05
    20.6 mi
    9.9 mph
    525 ft
    525 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (3)

    3

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Woodbridge to Framlingham Castle loop, Via Suffolk Heath ANOB

    04:19
    43.7 mi
    10.1 mph
    1,175 ft
    1,175 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Lowestoft to Southwold loop

    04:28
    45.0 mi
    10.1 mph
    950 ft
    950 ft
    Intermediate

    3

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Burgh Castle and Gorleston-on-Sea loop from Somerleyton — Broads National Park

    02:00
    20.8 mi
    10.4 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Easy

    5

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Framlingham, Southwold and Aldeburgh Loop

    05:13
    51.6 mi
    9.9 mph
    1,225 ft
    1,225 ft
    Ferry
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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  15. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    14
    14

    Ipswich to Lavenham Loop

    04:46
    47.9 mi
    10.0 mph
    1,550 ft
    1,525 ft
    Expert

    2

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Bike Tour to Moulton Packhorse Bridge from

    04:06
    41.2 mi
    10.1 mph
    1,625 ft
    1,625 ft
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    A loop of Suffolk Coast and Heath AONB from Ipswich

    05:24
    53.5 mi
    9.9 mph
    1,400 ft
    1,400 ft
    Ferry
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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  18. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    17
    17

    Bungay and Ilketshall loop from Beccles — Broads National Park

    01:43
    18.0 mi
    10.4 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Easy

    3

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Sudbury to Ipswich Harbour loop

    06:06
    61.0 mi
    10.0 mph
    1,700 ft
    1,700 ft
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    19

    Hopton-on-Sea and St Olaves loop from Somerleyton — Broads National Park

    01:53
    17.8 mi
    9.4 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Intermediate

    1

    Intermediate bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    20
    20

    Brandon Country Park Café – Red track loop from Brandon

    02:47
    20.6 mi
    7.4 mph
    775 ft
    775 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (11)

    990

    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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