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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Minsmere Nature Reserve – St James' Church, Dunwich loop from Dunwich

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Minsmere Nature Reserve – St James' Church, Dunwich loop from Dunwich

Moderate

4.7

(3)

11

riders

Minsmere Nature Reserve – St James' Church, Dunwich loop from Dunwich

02:06

28.8km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.1 km for 141 m

After 16.6 km for 167 m

After 16.9 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

67 m

Coneygarth North Abbey Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short sharp climb to the Monastery

Tip by

2

250 m

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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3

2.03 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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4

5.45 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

6.03 km

The Eel's Foot Inn

Highlight • Pub

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

Tip by

6

11.5 km

Sizewell Tea

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of parking at Sizewell beach, toilets, cafe ( closed Monday and Tuesday ) would make a great spot to start your ride exploring the Suffolk coastal area.

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16.1 km

Stonehouse Plantation

Forest

16.9 km

Forty Acre Belt

Forest

9

28.5 km

St James' Church, Dunwich

Highlight • Religious Site

Dunwich is a tiny village that hides a rich history. Once a bustling medieval port and the capital of the kingdom of East Anglia, it is thought Dunwich had a …

Tip by

10

28.7 km

Dunwich Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

small museum with the history of the place, which was once the sixth busiest port in England and fell victim to the sea.

Translated by Google •

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B

28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

8.73 km

8.56 km

2.50 km

Surfaces

13.7 km

5.72 km

5.35 km

3.71 km

280 m

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Friday 9 October

15°C

9°C

30 %

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