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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Darsham

Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Darsham

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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Darsham

06:28

103km

440m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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 22, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.8 km

Buckle's Wood

Forest

37.6 km

Decoy Pond

Lake

42.0 km

Stone Bridge by the River Deben

Highlight • Bridge

Picturesque pond with bridges, so bring your camera

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49.7 km

Gyb Hill Plantation

Forest

53.4 km

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

What could be better than leaving the road behind and enjoying the peace and quiet of the forest?
Constantly changing colours depending on the time of year, constantly changing trail conditions will keep you on your toes!

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61.9 km

Rendlesham Forest

Highlight • Forest

Rendelsham Forest surrounds the Woodbridge Airfield. It's 15 square km are managed by the Forestry Commission. In 1980 there were claims of UFO sightings in the forest. Take a tour …

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62.5 km

Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail

Highlight • Forest

The UFO Trail in Rendelsham Forest is a trail excursion inspired by a UFO sighting in December 1980. Follow the trail through forest, heathland and wetlands!

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63.8 km

Rendlesham Forest Trails

Highlight • Forest

A sprawling 3,700-acre (1,500 ha) mixed woodland, Rendlesham Forest is owned and managed by Forestry England. There are plenty of trails here for walkers and cyclists, with picnic spots and …

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69.0 km

Cyclists' Rest Stop in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Rest Area

78.7 km

Tunstall Forest

Nature Reserve

81.5 km

Steep Chute into Bomb Hole

Highlight • MTB Park

Another bomb hole just off the Viking Trail, make sure you have enough speed to get over the lip of the bomb hole on the other side!

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83.8 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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103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.4 km

20.1 km

17.7 km

1.79 km

1.74 km

610 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.0 km

37.0 km

17.1 km

1.71 km

513 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

7 %

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