Dunwich Beach – Walberswick Old Road loop from Saxmundham

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Dunwich Beach – Walberswick Old Road loop from Saxmundham

Moderate

5.0

(1)

riders

Dunwich Beach – Walberswick Old Road loop from Saxmundham

04:17

64.5km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

15.0 km

Sizewell Tea

Highlight • Cafe

Plenty of parking at Sizewell beach, toilets, cafe ( closed Monday and Tuesday ) would make a great spot to start your ride exploring the Suffolk coastal area.

Tip by

22.5 km

Minsmere

Nature Reserve

26.6 km

Coneygarth North Abbey Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short sharp climb to the Monastery

Tip by

26.9 km

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 …

Tip by

31.5 km

Newdelight Covert

Forest

34.5 km

Sallow Walk Covert

Forest

36.4 km

Walberswick Station and Southwold Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great stretch of gravel from Southwolds Bailey Bridge To Walberswick village centre

Tip by

36.9 km

River Blyth Footbridge and Harbour View

Highlight • River

Part of the old Southwold to Halesworth train line. If you follow the line towards Walbeswick you can still see remains of the station platform as the footpath leaves the line of the track.

Tip by

38.0 km

Southwold Water Towers

Highlight • Historical Site

Look out for The Old Water Tower – it’s one of the first landmarks you’ll spot as you drive towards Southwold. A Grade II listed building that was constructed in …

Tip by

40.6 km

River Blyth

Lake

41.6 km

View of Blyth Marshes

Highlight • Natural

Great section of gravel track that takes you from Southwold to Walberswick along the old rail line. During the busier months it can become very busy with other runners, walkers and cyclists.

Tip by

44.0 km