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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

planned a gravel ride

May 4, 2026

Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

Moderate

01:50

29.9km

16.3km/h

160m

160m

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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 24.7 km for 256 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.14 km

Byway Near the Railway

Highlight • Trail

Nice traffic free route from Manningtree to Sutton. Some bits are concrete but some bumpy dirt/grass in bits. Joins up to some other byways by the river.

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2

6.84 km

View of Mistley from Suffolk

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

8.84 km

Constable Country

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

21.1 km

Grassy Track Beside Field

Highlight • Natural

Lovely

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5

22.6 km

6

25.2 km

Alton Water Dam Wall

Highlight • Structure

Alton Water is a popular place for outdoor activity, but really exists as a water source for the people of Ipswich. The dam wall blocks the River Gripping and the …

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7

26.3 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Rest Area

Completed in 1987, Alton Water is a hive of outdoor activity from watersports, cycling, walking, birdwatching and fishing. There is a cafe and toilets at the watersports centre plus camping if you would like to extend your visit.

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8

26.7 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

28.0 km

Larch Wood

Forest

B

29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

6.18 km

4.68 km

3.05 km

2.38 km

294 m

Surfaces

9.42 km

9.02 km

7.66 km

2.88 km

917 m

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