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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Snape Maltings – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Melton

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Snape Maltings – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Melton

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Snape Maltings – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Melton

05:32

88.2km

420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

16.0 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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25.1 km

Buckle's Wood

Forest

3

26.8 km

Leiston Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

"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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4

30.0 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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5

30.1 km

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

Highlight • Cycleway

31.4 km

Minsmere

Nature Reserve

7

32.7 km

Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Forest

8

32.8 km

Heather Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

9

33.6 km

Gravel Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Super ride but bit loose in places

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39.7 km

Newdelight Covert

Forest

44.5 km

Dunwich River

Lake

12

55.4 km

Bridleway through Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Watch out for the sandy sections at the bottom of the hill in the dryer months and the bog in the wetter ones.

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B

88.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.8 km

5.22 km

4.15 km

3.79 km

3.32 km

966 m

Surfaces

52.7 km

22.4 km

8.47 km

3.08 km

1.63 km

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