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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Felixstowe Beach and Pier – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Felixstowe Beach and Pier – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

Easy

5.0

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Felixstowe Beach and Pier – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

01:39

28.9km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: August 3, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.93 km for 222 m

Open: • Easter-April 30, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • May-September, Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 20.7 km for 222 m

Open: • Easter-April 30, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • May-September, Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.66 km

Mouth of the River Deben

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

13.2 km

Felixstowe Beach and Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place for a coffee stop or even breakfast. Before catching the ferry across the estuary

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3

14.2 km

Saltpeter Restaurant

Highlight • Other

4

14.5 km

Felixstowe Seafront Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Pleasant seaside ride along the front at Felixstowe. Plenty of fish and chip and ice cream shops.

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5

15.5 km

Great Coffee Shop

Highlight • Other

Look for the Flamingo

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6

16.2 km

Felixstowe Promenade

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycling has been permitted on Felixstowe promenade since 2017. Please show consideration to pedestrians at busy times, and enjoy the views of the pier, beach huts and old town.

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7

20.7 km

Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Don't forget that between October and April there are no ferries mid week

Tip by

8

21.0 km

Bawdsey Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a cafe at the ferry. Make sure you check the timetable and make sure you have some cash for the ferry.

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B

28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

2.01 km

1.31 km

436 m

282 m

142 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

1.64 km

484 m

264 m

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Friday 4 September

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Comments

July 18, 2025,1. Harwich - Sutton Hoo - The Orchard Campsite

Really nice route, but some stretches are not suitable for trekking bikes, so beware.

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