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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Thorpeness Meare – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Aldeburgh

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Thorpeness Meare – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Aldeburgh

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Thorpeness Meare – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Aldeburgh

02:15

34.1km

140m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.56 km

Aldeburgh Beach

Highlight • Natural

2

2.95 km

Thorpeness Meare

Highlight • Lake

Thorpeness Meare is a boating lake like no other. The lake with its islands and surrounds covers around sixty acres in total, with over forty acres of water.

Reassuringly, nowhere …

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4.54 km

Rye Grass Walks Wood

Forest

4

12.0 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

12.2 km

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

Highlight • Cycleway

6

12.3 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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7

15.5 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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8

30.8 km

Beach Road past the Scallop Sculpture

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Lovely road with great views of the sea front.

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B

34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

10.5 km

6.14 km

3.83 km

409 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

8.51 km

8.14 km

163 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

11°C

38 %

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