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: January 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.3 km for 149 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.4 km

Maglia Rosso Cycle Shop & Café (closed permanently)

Highlight • Cycleway

A nice oasis in Suffolk combines a bike shop and a cafe. Always a good destination.

Tip by

22.9 km

Hartest Wood

Highlight • Forest

24.0 km

Bench With View of the Rolling Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

(2023) old rickety bench has now been replaced by sturdy new bench.

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24.8 km

Steep Climb Out of Hartest

Highlight • Climb

The steepest hill in the area, careful coming down as its gravelly due to a top surface being recently added

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33.3 km

St Edmund's Way Bicycle Dismount Point

Highlight • Cycleway

33.4 km

Lavenham Trail

Highlight • Trail

Can get quite messy during the winter months but still a beautiful trail.

Tip by

35.4 km

Lavenham

Highlight • Historical Site

One of England's finest medieval towns. It is noted for its splendid 15th Century timber framed Guildhall. There is also good selection of cafes available, to pick up some refreshments

Tip by

47.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

430 m

140 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 April

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