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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

Moderate

4.4

(8)

19

riders

Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

02:14

34.0km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 265 m

After 22.1 km for 103 m

After 33.8 km for 265 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

4.11 km

Millennium Wood

Forest

2

7.92 km

Grassy Track Beside Field

Highlight • Natural

Lovely

Tip by

3

12.5 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Cycleway

A 400 acre site with off-road bike trails and a water sports centre. Camping is available there too.

Tip by

4

13.7 km

View of Alton Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

15.4 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.

Tip by

6

15.9 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

17.1 km

Larch Wood

Forest

8

20.0 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, …

Tip by

9

20.3 km

Stop With a View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

10

24.6 km

Shaded Dirt Path Through Fields

Highlight • Forest

B

34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

7.34 km

6.77 km

6.16 km

835 m

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

8.15 km

4.75 km

4.43 km

3.24 km

572 m

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