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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Beach – Dunwich Heath loop from Dunwich

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Beach – Dunwich Heath loop from Dunwich

Easy

4

riders

Dunwich Beach – Dunwich Heath loop from Dunwich

01:55

31.0km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

188 m

Dunwich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of parking here at the beach and possibly the best fish and chips in the area. There's a great walk to Walberswick from here if you head north along …

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2

537 m

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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3

2.29 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

3.09 km

Heather Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

5

3.25 km

Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Forest

4.53 km

Minsmere

Nature Reserve

7

5.83 km

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

Highlight • Cycleway

8

6.02 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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9

16.3 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

31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

1.56 km

612 m

175 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

8.77 km

2.17 km

175 m

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