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Lemons Hill Bridge carries the road across the northern end of Alton water reservoir. It links the two parts of Tattingstone village.

Trimley Marshes is a picturesque and diverse habitat located on the coast of Suffolk. It is made up of wetland, reedbed, and grasslands, which provides refuge for a number of wonderful bird species including marsh harriers, avocets, and bearded tits. You'll also spot some seasonal cattle grazing the grasslands too.

The best view of the upper part of Alton Water. A wide, fast descent to the bridge from either direction with a short climb out.

The road is a dead end but the lakeside view is very nice. Worth it if you want somewhere scenic to stop although not always very tranquil in the summer with the watersports centre, neighbouring campsite and playground.

the welcome cafe had great flapjacks for refuelling

Completed in 1987, Alton Water is a hive of outdoor activity from watersports, cycling, walking, running, birdwatching and fishing. There is a cafe and toilets at the watersports centre plus camping if you would like to extend your visit.

Lemons Hill Bridge crosses Alton Water and links the two parts of Tattingstone which were split when the reservoir was created. A great number of buildings were lost. In the north is the village pub, the White Horse, a lovely place to stop, while in the south is an 18th century workhouse and the parish church. If you are running through the village keep an eye out for the red phone box which is home to a collection of audio recordings of people who were impacted by the flooding of the area to make way for Alton Water.

Completed in 1987, Alton Water is a hive of outdoor activity from watersports, cycling, walking, birdwatching and fishing. There is a cafe and toilets at the watersports centre plus camping if you would like to extend your visit.