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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Martello Tower, Shingle Street – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Martello Tower, Shingle Street – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

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Martello Tower, Shingle Street – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

01:35

27.2km

120m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

661 m

Shepherd & Dog

Highlight • Other

check website for out of season bar and kitchen opening times

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2

7.09 km

Martello Tower, Shingle Street

Highlight • Monument

Martello Tower today hosts luxury accommodation but was once a defensive fort, built during the French Revolutionary Wars era. The British government built around 140 such towers across the British …

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3

7.81 km

Shingle Street Shell Line

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Shingle Street Shell line is located on a remote and beautiful section of the Suffolk Coast, not far from Bawdsey. When illness brought two friends together here, they created …

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4

8.06 km

Shingle Street and Martello Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautifully bleak - bleakly beautiful!

And don't miss the shell trail to the beach from the German Manor, which some thoughtful conchologist has made.

No cafes or places to eat …

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5

16.0 km

St Mary the Virgin Church

Highlight • Other

6

19.0 km

Mouth of the River Deben

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

19.3 km

Bawdsey Bay

Highlight • Beach

Stoney beach which can get an amazing sunset

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8

19.4 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

27.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

536 m

435 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

1.02 km

359 m

339 m

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