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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Rendlesham

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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Rendlesham

John oconnor planned a gravel ride

May 7, 2026

Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Rendlesham

Moderate

02:16

29.5km

13.1km/h

100m

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Overview

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.4 km for 220 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.85 km

Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail

Highlight • Forest

The UFO Trail in Rendelsham Forest is a trail excursion inspired by a UFO sighting in December 1980. Follow the trail through forest, heathland and wetlands!

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6.85 km

Rendlesham UFO Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

After the first sightings in the 1980's near Woodbridgr Air Base the final resting place of the extraterrestrial object has been identified.

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7.40 km

Rendlesham Forest

Highlight • Forest

Rendelsham Forest surrounds the Woodbridge Airfield. It's 15 square km are managed by the Forestry Commission. In 1980 there were claims of UFO sightings in the forest. Take a tour …

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8.53 km

Rendlesham Forest Trails

Highlight • Cycleway

Brilliant network of forest trails in Rendlesham around the Woodbridge Airfield. Extensive and well signed cycle trails and footpaths too which are ace for kids. A gravel rider's paradise!

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11.5 km

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Park in the forest car park and complete the route, it is well signposted in Green Markers. There are others to choose from. Easy cycling, any bike will do, ideal for families and kids.

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12.6 km

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

What could be better than leaving the road behind and enjoying the peace and quiet of the forest?
Constantly changing colours depending on the time of year, constantly changing trail conditions will keep you on your toes!

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20.6 km

Rendlesham Forest Trails

Highlight • Forest

A sprawling 3,700-acre (1,500 ha) mixed woodland, Rendlesham Forest is owned and managed by Forestry England. There are plenty of trails here for walkers and cyclists, with picnic spots and …

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24.6 km

Cyclists' Rest Stop in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Rest Area

29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

10.1 km

2.71 km

2.26 km

910 m

711 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

3.67 km

2.06 km

501 m

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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Rendlesham

Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail

Rendlesham UFO Sculpture

Rendlesham Forest

Rendlesham Forest Trails

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Rendlesham Forest Trails

Cyclists' Rest Stop in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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