Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Stutton

Hiking trails & Routes

Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Stutton

Easy

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Stutton

01:49

7.13km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

167 m

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.

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679 m

View of Geese by the Lake

Highlight • Lake

1.92 km

View of Alton Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.17 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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6.10 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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7.13 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.47 km

544 m

119 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

1.72 km