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Orford Castle – Snape Maltings loop from Orford

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Orford Castle – Snape Maltings loop from Orford

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Orford Castle – Snape Maltings loop from Orford

01:55

32.4km

140m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.25 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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158 m

Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Due to conservation works Orford Castle is currently (August 2022) enshrouded in scaffolding.

The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, developed …

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1.33 km

Liquorice Man

Highlight • Monument

8.32 km

River Alde

Highlight • Natural

The church is one of the oldest in Suffolk. There's a small shop by the church, the honey is really good. Just put money in the box and take honey with you.

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14.4 km

Snape Maltings

Highlight • Bridge

Snape Maltings is one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. The Maltings were once Victorian buildings where barley was malted for brewing. Now converted and home to shops, galleries, …

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22.5 km

Drydale Bottom Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Drydale Bottom is a historic rural lane in Wantisden, passing through an area once home to medieval farmsteads and fields.

The road offers wide open views of the surrounding countryside, making it a fantastic cycling route.

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27.9 km

Friar's Covert

Forest

28.5 km

River Deben Riverside Spot

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Nice fast section of road, staple.

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31.8 km

View of Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view of the castle as you head into Orford

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32.3 km

Pump Street Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little artisan bakery with some of the best baked goods in Suffolk, washed down with real coffee and teas.
Money Saving Tip: If the weather is good, take away and sit in the village to enjoy the views.

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32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

666 m

179 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

12.5 km

288 m

143 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Orford Castle – Snape Maltings loop from Orford

Orford Castle

Liquorice Man

River Alde

Snape Maltings

Drydale Bottom Lane

River Deben Riverside Spot

View of Orford Castle

Pump Street Bakery

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