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East Of England

Highland Cattle at Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Highland Cattle at Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

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Highland Cattle at Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

02:19

36.5km

220m

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: April 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 36.3 km for 284 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.84 km

View of Orwell Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Orwell Bridge is a striking concrete bridge spanning the width of the River Orwell. Opened in 1982, it was one of the most impressive concrete structures in the UK at …

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10.6 km

Prince Wood

Forest

3

12.8 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

14.0 km

Larch Wood

Forest

5

16.9 km

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Highlight • Bridge

The largest manmade reservoir in Suffolk, Alton Water is a tranquil place to whittle away some time on a bike Tour. It took over 13 years to construct the reservoir, …

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6

17.1 km

Bridge Over the Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

7

21.5 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Cycleway

A 400 acre site with off-road bike trails and a water sports centre. Camping is available there too.

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8

22.7 km

View of Alton Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

23.9 km

View of Geese by the Lake

Highlight • Lake

B

36.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

9.08 km

3.82 km

3.59 km

694 m

461 m

426 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

8.78 km

3.40 km

1.46 km

705 m

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

4°C

82 %

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