Orford Castle – River Alde loop from Orford

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Orford Castle – River Alde loop from Orford

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Orford Castle – River Alde loop from Orford

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32.3km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.23 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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157 m

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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8.31 km

River Alde

Highlight • Natural

The church is one of the oldest in Suffolk. There's a small shop by the church, the honey is really good. Just put money in the box and take honey with you.

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14.3 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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22.2 km

Drydale Bottom Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Drydale Bottom is a historic rural lane in Wantisden, passing through an area once home to medieval farmsteads and fields.

The road offers wide open views of the surrounding countryside, making it a fantastic cycling route.

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28.2 km

River Deben Riverside Spot

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Nice fast section of road, staple.

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31.5 km

View of Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view of the castle as you head into Orford

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32.1 km

Pump Street Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

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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32.2 km

St Bartholomew's Church, Orford

Highlight • Monument

From Wikipedia:
'The Church of St Bartholomew is the parish church of the town of Orford, England. A medieval church, dating from the fourteenth century, with reconstructions in the nineteenth …

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