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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Butley Corner Car Park

Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Butley Corner Car Park

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5.0

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Rendlesham Forest – Rendlesham Forest Trails loop from Butley Corner Car Park

01:15

16.2km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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79 m

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

Highlight • Rest Area

2.44 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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2.44 km

Rendlesham UFO Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

After the first sightings in the 1980's near Woodbridgr Air Base the final resting place of the extraterrestrial object has been identified.

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2.99 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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6.55 km

Forest Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Park in the forest car park and complete the route, it is well signposted in Green Markers. There are others to choose from. Easy cycling, any bike will do, ideal for families and kids.

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7.68 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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15.1 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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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

5.66 km

2.02 km

1.69 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

12.9 km

2.87 km

388 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

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