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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Minsmere Nature Reserve – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Darsham

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Minsmere Nature Reserve – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Darsham

Moderate

5.0

(1)

3

riders

Minsmere Nature Reserve – Leiston Abbey Ruins loop from Darsham

01:30

27.9km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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After 10.2 km for 275 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

5.42 km

Minsmere

Nature Reserve

2

6.03 km

Avenue of Birch Trees to Eastbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Possibly one of the nicest bits of road to cycle in any season. The avenue of Birch leading to Eastbridge is not to be missed and is normally packed with widlife

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3

6.71 km

Tree-Lined Road in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

4

6.90 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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5

7.48 km

The Eel's Foot Inn

Highlight • Pub

Adnams pub, open 12-3, 6-11, has an Inn and campsite.

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6

9.77 km

Leiston Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

One of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, according to English Heritage, Leiston Abbey has some remarkable architectural design.

These ruins date back to 1182 and was founded by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar.

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7

10.2 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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8

13.8 km

St Lawrence Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A very picturesque church that comes complete with benches and an outside tap ready for the weary traveller

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9

23.2 km

Middleton Cowboy Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

The Middleton Cowboy is the work of local metal worker Paul Richardson of "Steel Sculptures".

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B

27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

1.18 km

627 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

4.13 km

613 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

9°C

80 %

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