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The present building is a cathedral. The abbey that preceded it was shut down after the reformation and only its ruins remain.

Scenic road with a gentle gradient through Ampton Wood.

Site of BCQ202 from British Cycle Quest

Old Church

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This beautiful cathedral was originally built as a church in the early 13th century and became a cathedral for the newly established Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich in 1914. It has some beautiful characteristics including a large rose window, detailed stone carvings, fantastic gardens and the notable Abbey Gate.

The approach from the north is fine, on good tarmac. On the south side of the underpass the route towards Bury is narrow with spiky brambles trailing across the path, like police tyre stingers, and then a section of gravel. Ok for a couple of riders happy to pick their way along but groups would be better avoiding.

Pleasant, shady spot. Only a few meters from the road but the ground is grass/mud so not the easiest to access in road cleats unless in dry summer conditions.

A good way to cross the A14

Open every day but closes for an hour at lunch and only a half day on Sundays.

You could say it's amezzing.

Great place to stop for a coffee. Some of the best mezze I’ve had while not in the Mediterranean.

This is the older of the two mills in the village of Pakenham, the watermill. Not just in Pakenham, but we're talking about the oldest operational watermill in Suffolk. Currently, it offers guided tours, and you can even purchase the flours they produce on-site. More information at: https://pakenhamwatermill.org.uk/

Occupies the site of the old abbey with a very scenic set-paved road taking you past the front.

Quintessential Suffolk: wide, rolling views, and pig farms. An avenue of trees has just been planted along the road so come back in a couple of decades to see the change.

Yes, it’s a ‘Spoons, so perfect if you feel the need for a couple of inexpensive pints mid-ride. A real cyclists’ hang-out 🫠

Foodie pub with a large beer garden (tucked off through an arched gate to the right). Good bet for a lunch or refreshment stop.

Genteel market town with plenty of scenic buildings and cafes but the one-way system can be a bit tortuous to navigate.

Quiet route through the trees.

Lovely spit for a coffee stop or lunch. If you're lucky you can pop into the cathedral and hear the choir practicing!

Love a free house. Large beer garden at rear.