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Leiston Abbey

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Leiston Abbey

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    Best Road Cycling Rides to Leiston Abbey

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    1. Aldeburgh to Southwold loop from Saxmundham — Suffolk Coast

    90.5km

    04:12

    360m

    360m

    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Moderate

    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

    Moderate

    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    October 1, 2020

    One of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, according to English Heritage, Leiston Abbey has some remarkable architectural design.

    These ruins date back to 1182 and was founded by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar.

      July 27, 2021

        November 3, 2022

        There a nice section of double track that rolls around the back of Abbey that's rideable on a road bike and gives you another much closer perspective

          June 2, 2024

          Take a detour off the road to visit this ruined abbey. Free access, open to 5pm most days of the year.

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            Location: Leiston, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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