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Snape Maltings – Orford Castle loop from Chillesford

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Snape Maltings – Orford Castle loop from Chillesford

Moderate

5.0

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Snape Maltings – Orford Castle loop from Chillesford

02:37

43.9km

200m

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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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637 m

Friar's Covert

Forest

9.10 km

Snape Maltings Arts and Concert Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

There are loads of cultural sights to explore at Snape Maltings, one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. Its converted Victorian buildings are home to shops, galleries, eateries and …

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9.22 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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16.4 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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20.0 km

View of Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view of the castle as you head into Orford

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38.7 km

Lovely little artisan bakery with some of the best baked goods in Suffolk, washed down with real coffee and teas.
Money Saving Tip: If the weather is good, take away and sit in the village to enjoy the views.

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38.9 km

Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Due to conservation works Orford Castle is currently (August 2022) enshrouded in scaffolding.

The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, developed …

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40.8 km

River Deben Riverside Spot

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Nice fast section of road, staple.

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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

15.8 km

976 m

906 m

905 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

12.2 km

1.77 km

343 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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Snape Maltings – Orford Castle loop from Chillesford

Snape Maltings Arts and Concert Centre

Snape Maltings

Sailors' Path

Aldeburgh High Street

View of Orford Castle

Pump Street Bakery

Orford Castle

River Deben Riverside Spot

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