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Shottisham village – Martello Tower, Shingle Street loop from Sutton

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Shottisham village – Martello Tower, Shingle Street loop from Sutton

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Shottisham village – Martello Tower, Shingle Street loop from Sutton

01:07

19.3km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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2.18 km

Shottisham village

Highlight • River

Shottisham is a charming village nestled in the heart of Suffolk. The village features a number of picturesque cottages, a beautiful old mill, a church, and is situated nearby to the idyllic River Deben.

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2.43 km

Shottisham Campsite

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic, relaxed campsite, perfect for families and gatherings, yet fairly quiet for bikepacking. Good clean eco conscious facilities. Feels like a holiday, I’ll bring the family here next time. Lovely sunrise through the trees.

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8.80 km

Shingle Street and Martello Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautifully bleak - bleakly beautiful!

And don't miss the shell trail to the beach from the German Manor, which some thoughtful conchologist has made.

No cafes or places to eat …

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9.05 km

Shingle Street Shell Line

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Shingle Street Shell line is located on a remote and beautiful section of the Suffolk Coast, not far from Bawdsey. When illness brought two friends together here, they created …

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9.76 km

Martello Tower, Shingle Street

Highlight • Monument

Martello Tower today hosts luxury accommodation but was once a defensive fort, built during the French Revolutionary Wars era. The British government built around 140 such towers across the British …

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