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Minsmere Nature Reserve – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Southwold

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Suffolk
Waveney
Southwold

Minsmere Nature Reserve – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Southwold

Moderate

5.0

(3)

38

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Minsmere Nature Reserve – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Southwold

04:26

71.4km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 535 m for 40 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

717 m

Walberswick Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

Walberswick Ferry 2018 Operating Times and Fares
Copies from explorewalberswick.co.uk/ferry.php
Its a small rowing boat but takes bicycles
24th March – 15th April Daily Service 10am – 5pm (weekends 10am - 5pm)
15th April – 26th May Weekends only 10am – 5pm
26th May – 30th September Daily Service 10am – 5pm (weekends 10am - 5pm)
30th September – 20th October Weekends only 10am – 5pm
20th October – 28th October Daily Service 10am – 5pm (weekends 10am - 5pm)

Fares:
£1 per person (adults or children over 5),
£1 per bicycle.
Dogs and children under 5 welcome free of charge.
Buggies and pushchairs welcome too.

The above times can change occasionally due to extreme weather and tide conditions.

The Southwold to Walberswick Ferry is licenced by Waveney District Council.

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5.62 km

Newdelight Covert

Forest

3

11.7 km

Gravel Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Super ride but bit loose in places

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4

11.8 km

Bridleway through Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Watch out for the sandy sections at the bottom of the hill in the dryer months and the bog in the wetter ones.

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5

15.0 km

6

15.2 km

Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cycle through Minsmere nature reserve and head north off road through Dunwich woods.
here you will find lots of bird activity and various bird species to be admired.

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7

18.3 km

Leiston Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

"Leiston Abbey is one of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins and has some spectacular architectural features. It was founded in 1182 by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar, and was dedicated to St Mary." English Heritage.

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20.0 km

Buckle's Wood

Forest

9

29.1 km

Snape Maltings

Highlight • Bridge

Snape Maltings is one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. The Maltings were once Victorian buildings where barley was malted for brewing. Now converted and home to shops, galleries, eateries and more.

Snape Maltings Concert Hall hosts the annual Aldeburgh Festival, it is strongly linked with composer Benjamin Britten.

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10

70.0 km

Southwold to Walberswick Footbridge (Bailey Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

You can cross the river Blyth from Southwold to Walberswick over the footbridge. Nice place to watch the sun go down over the marshes.

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70.5 km

River Blyth

Lake

B

71.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.2 km

4.57 km

2.33 km

1.93 km

1.89 km

512 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

23.6 km

6.57 km

1.47 km

606 m

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