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Snape Maltings – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Theberton

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Snape Maltings – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Theberton

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Snape Maltings – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Theberton

02:22

39.7km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.2 km

Snape Maltings

Highlight • Bridge

Snape Maltings is one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. The Maltings were once Victorian buildings where barley was malted for brewing. Now converted and home to shops, galleries, …

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21.1 km

Sailors' Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Aldeburgh end starts rather sandy but this is very quiet compacted gravel track. Watch out for the cows.

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25.7 km

The Kitchen at Thorpeness

Highlight • Cafe

The Kitchen @Thorpness: thekitchenatgroup.co.uk/thorpeness

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27.4 km

The Meare Boating Lake

Highlight • Lake

Thorpness is set around The Meare, an artificial lake lined with colourful wooden boats.

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34.0 km

"Leiston Abbey is one of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins and has some spectacular architectural features. It was founded in 1182 by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar, and was dedicated to St Mary." English Heritage.

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37.3 km

Tree-Lined Road in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

37.5 km

Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cycle through Minsmere nature reserve and head north off road through Dunwich woods.
here you will find lots of bird activity and various bird species to be admired.

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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

6.97 km

1.57 km

1.20 km

694 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

15.6 km

1.51 km

471 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Snape Maltings – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Theberton

Snape Maltings

Sailors' Path

Aldeburgh Beach

The Kitchen at Thorpeness

The Meare Boating Lake

Leiston Abbey Ruins

Tree-Lined Road in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Minsmere Nature Reserve

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