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Ipswich to Dovercourt lighthouse loop

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Suffolk

Ipswich to Dovercourt lighthouse loop

Moderate

4.5

(4)

16

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Ipswich to Dovercourt lighthouse loop

03:50

62.7km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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19.1 km

Harwich Quayside

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place to take a break. There are plenty of places to grab a coffee or snack. Just sit and watch the world sail by

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21.5 km

Dovercourt Lighthouses

Highlight • Historical Site

These unusual lighthouses were built around the 17th century and are a unique example of the first types of lighthouses dating to Roman and medieval times. The lighthouses would have …

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34.6 km

Victorian Shelter with View of the River Stour

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This is a nice swoosh of a downhill into pretty Mistley, past the impressive Mistley Towers, with good views of the Stour Estuary all along. If you are lucky you …

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51.0 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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62.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.5 km

6.64 km

4.58 km

2.68 km

1.69 km

1.18 km

457 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

15.3 km

5.60 km

2.09 km

490 m

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