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The King's Forest – Icknield Way Cycle Trail loop from Elveden

The King's Forest – Icknield Way Cycle Trail loop from Elveden

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The King's Forest – Icknield Way Cycle Trail loop from Elveden

03:13

54.4km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 34 m for 52 m

Customers only

After 166 m for 773 m

Customers only

After 53.6 km for 756 m

Customers only

After 54.4 km for 52 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.70 km

Fire Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast, open section of fire road. Well used by all.

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13.9 km

All Saints is a Grade I-listed church with a distinctive thatched-roof. The church, which has 11th century origins but largely dates to the 14th century, has not been used for over 100 years. As such, it is one of the best examples of an unspoilt Suffolk church you can observe. There is some beautiful stained glass in the church, too, which has miraculously survived since the 14th century.

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16.8 km

Icknield Way Cycle Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide tyres recommended when it’s dry...the sand is super deep in places. Beautiful view across the heathlands

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17.6 km

Cavenham Heath Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Discover the wilds of Cavenham Heath
with acres of stunning heathland and
woodland landscapes, superb in late
summer when the land turns a
beautiful shade of purple as the
heather starts to bloom.
The heath offers walking 3 trails; a Woodland Trail
which is a very peaceful easy access route, a
Heathland Trail which is more adventurous but
offers wonderful views across the Lark Valley and a
Wetland Trail, a more demanding route alongside the River Lark.
There are no facilities at Cavenham Heath

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18.4 km

The Purple Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Farm shop, deli & cafe, right on the Icknield way. There's outside seating and they were happy for us to fill up water bottles from the outside tap.

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19.0 km

St. Mary's Church, Tuddenham

Highlight • Religious Site

46.3 km

Rubbinghouse Covert

Forest

54.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

13.9 km

4.96 km

3.49 km

2.96 km

697 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

18.8 km

6.85 km

542 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

21°C

11°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2025,Bury St Edmunds Wolf Cub (west side)

Back on the gravel bike this week for the first bikepacking overnighter of the year.

2.5hrs and 3 trains later, London turns into Suffolk and the Wolf Cub (mini Wolf Way) is the route. Some parts are really sandy, other parts quite rocky, so bring your fattest tyres.

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The King's Forest – Icknield Way Cycle Trail loop from Elveden

The King's Forest

Fire Road

All Saints Church, Icklingham

Icknield Way Cycle Trail

Cavenham Heath Nature Reserve

The Purple Pantry

St. Mary's Church, Tuddenham

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