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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Leiston Abbey Ruins

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Leiston Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Leiston Abbey Ruins

Cycling

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Hiking

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Gravel riding

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Road cycling

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Location: Leiston, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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August 17, 2020

Cycling

"Leiston Abbey is one of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins and has some spectacular architectural features. It was founded in 1182 by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar, and was dedicated to St Mary." English Heritage.

August 19, 2021

Hiking

The abbey is a medieval ruin in Suffolk, the east coast of England. Next to the abbey, ProCorda hosts summer and winter music workshops for young musicians. In summer, it is spectacular when rehearsal of classic music starts from the barn where the concert is performed. From the abbey to the coast, byways and farm tracks make ideal hiking for the day. Sizewell is the nearest beach, 5k from the abbey, following offroad mostly. On the way back, stop by Leiston town centre for a snack. The town looks timeless and old English style.

April 20, 2022

Cycling

lovely spot, worth the detour.

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Framlingham, Southwold and Aldeburgh Loop

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Leiston Abbey Ruins – Snape Maltings loop from Southwold

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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#3.

Leiston Abbey Ruins – Dunwich Beach loop from Saxmundham

64.2km

03:49

330m

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Location: Leiston, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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