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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Minsmere Nature Reserve – The Meare Boating Lake loop from Dunwich

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Minsmere Nature Reserve – The Meare Boating Lake loop from Dunwich

Moderate

28

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Minsmere Nature Reserve – The Meare Boating Lake loop from Dunwich

02:47

38.6km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.60 km

Resting Log in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Rest Area

A most excellent place for a rest. The trail leading in can be hard work so take a load off a drink in the dapple light.

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2

3.55 km

Gravel Route to Westleton

Highlight • Cycleway

3

3.95 km

Tree-Lined Road in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

4

4.14 km

Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cycle through Minsmere nature reserve and head north off road through Dunwich woods.
here you will find lots of bird activity and various bird species to be admired.

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13.0 km

Forty Acre Belt

Forest

6

14.7 km

Woodland Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

7

16.3 km

The Meare Boating Lake

Highlight • Lake

Thorpness is set around The Meare, an artificial lake lined with colourful wooden boats.

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8

20.4 km

Knodishall Food & Wine

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stock up on food and drink

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9

23.1 km

St. Mary's Church, Friston

Highlight • Religious Site

Quietish spot to watch the world go by

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B

38.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

8.02 km

6.55 km

961 m

748 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

14.0 km

9.45 km

858 m

< 100 m

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