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Alton Water – Ipswich Waterfront Marina loop from Ipswich

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Alton Water – Ipswich Waterfront Marina loop from Ipswich

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Alton Water – Ipswich Waterfront Marina loop from Ipswich

02:44

40.0km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 262 m

After 10.0 km for 103 m

After 39.7 km for 284 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 km

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Highlight • Bridge

The largest manmade reservoir in Suffolk, Alton Water is a tranquil place to whittle away some time on a bike Tour. It took over 13 years to construct the reservoir, …

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15.1 km

Larch Wood

Forest

16.3 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

16.8 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Rest Area

Completed in 1987, Alton Water is a hive of outdoor activity from watersports, cycling, walking, birdwatching and fishing. There is a cafe and toilets at the watersports centre plus camping if you would like to extend your visit.

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23.2 km

Bridge Over the Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

34.3 km

Hill of Death

Highlight • Climb

have strong legs

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34.7 km

View of Orwell Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Orwell Bridge is a striking concrete bridge spanning the width of the River Orwell. Opened in 1982, it was one of the most impressive concrete structures in the UK at …

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35.5 km

Bobbits Lane Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Covering a 40-acre area, Bobbits Lane is a local nature reserve that has a wide range of plants and animals. Amongst the grassy fields and reed beds, you might spot …

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38.7 km

Ipswich Waterfront Marina

Highlight • Structure

A visit to the port of Ipswich is definitely worth it. Here you can not only admire countless yachts, but also eat well. There are countless restaurants and cafes on the Waterfront.

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

12.8 km

5.45 km

4.33 km

3.28 km

470 m

293 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

10.7 km

6.41 km

1.29 km

851 m

277 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

4°C

82 %

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Alton Water – Ipswich Waterfront Marina loop from Ipswich

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Alton Water

Bridge Over the Lake

Hill of Death

View of Orwell Bridge

Bobbits Lane Nature Reserve

Ipswich Waterfront Marina

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