Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Alton Water Visitor Centre & Picnic Area

Highlight • Cafe

The visitor centre at Alton Water has a cafe, open all week from 10:00am - 4.00pm, there is also an outdoor picnic area.

There are 8 miles of cross-country tracks around the reservoir, with bike hire available.

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13.8 km

Shotley Pier

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Shotley Pier was built in 1894 to enable the Royal Mail to travel between Shotley Gate and Harwich. As well as mail, coal, munitions and sailors also travelled on its …

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20.9 km

Pin Mill and the Butt and Oyster Inn

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Pin Mill is a very picturesque spot. It is a small riverside hamlet at the half a mile from Chelmondiston. There are a few houses, two boatyards, an art gallery, …

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32.5 km

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

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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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36.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

3.07 km

957 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

16.6 km

993 m

Elevation

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Saturday 22 November

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Alton Water Visitor Centre & Picnic Area

Shotley Pier

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