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Execellent mix of trails, although the sandy ones are hard work

excellent rides

This winding woodland lane crosses the River Deben and is lined with trees. It passes Ashe Abbey, a large Tudor half-timbered house located by the river on the site of the former Campsey Priory.

Snape Malting is a renowned arts and cultural complex set within a former maltings building by the River Alde. It offers a variety of galleries, shops, and performance spaces, including the famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall. It's definitely worth stopping here for a coffee if you have time.

It's a dead end for roadies as there's only one tarmacked road to it but it's a nice ride and there's the Tinto Café horsebox at the car park, which does hot drinks, sandwiches and toasties, cakes and snacks. Officially it closes at 4pm but it was still serving at 4.30 when I was there, thankfully.

Simple but convenient station cafe, handy if you're arriving or departing by train.

A sprawling 3,700-acre (1,500 ha) mixed woodland, Rendlesham Forest is owned and managed by Forestry England. There are plenty of trails here for walkers and cyclists, with picnic spots and sculptures to discover. Rendlesham Forest is famous for a supposed UFO sighting in December 1980. There's even a UFO trail, boasting a large model of an alien spacecraft.

Selection of different breakfasts, toasted sandwiches and salads available. There is also cream tea's and various home made cakes. Opening hours Wednesday to Saturday 09:00 -16:00 Sunday 09:00 - 14:00 There is nowhere to secure a bike at the front, but after asking was able to store at the rear garden area of cafe via the side lane.