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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

01:06

10.3km

50m

Running

Moderate run. 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 2, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

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3.80 km

Alton Water Dam Wall

Highlight • Structure

Alton Water is a popular place for outdoor activity, but really exists as a water source for the people of Ipswich. The dam wall blocks the River Gripping and the …

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4.34 km

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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5.35 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

9.42 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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9.58 km

Lemons Hill Bridge

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Lemons Hill Bridge crosses Alton Water and links the two parts of Tattingstone which were split when the reservoir was created. A great number of buildings were lost. In the …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

3.19 km

1.16 km

647 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

1.53 km

1.36 km

1.33 km

902 m

148 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 2 June

18°C

11°C

97 %

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