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Orford Castle – River Deben Estuary loop from Rushmere St Andrew

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Orford Castle – River Deben Estuary loop from Rushmere St Andrew

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Orford Castle – River Deben Estuary loop from Rushmere St Andrew

03:28

60.1km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.15 km

Woodbridge Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Woodbridge is recognised as one of the gems in Suffolk's crown, combining excellent shops with superb pubs and restaurants, all on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a great base to explore the area.

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11.7 km

Honey & Harvey

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee stop.

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23.7 km

Friar's Covert

Forest

24.2 km

River Deben Riverside Spot

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Nice fast section of road, staple.

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28.1 km

Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Due to conservation works Orford Castle is currently (August 2022) enshrouded in scaffolding.

The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, developed …

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28.9 km

Riverside Tearoom, Orford

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant little tearooms on the riverside (surprisingly) in quaint Orford on the Suffolk coastline, makes for a great mid-ride stop or meeting point for a delicious coffee.

Opening hours and menu at riverside-tearoom.co.uk/opening-hours

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50.1 km

River Deben Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Deben flows 34 miles (54 km) through the heart of Suffolk from Bedingfield to the North Sea. The river has played an important role in the region's history, …

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50.8 km

The Longshed

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ship’s Company was formed in 2016 with the sole purpose of creating a permanent and authentic replica of the Anglo-Saxon ship. The team is made up of professionals, volunteers …

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51.1 km

Woodbridge Waterfront and The Longshed

Highlight • Settlement

Woodbridge is a beautiful town steeped in History. Please check out my hiking tour of the town
komoot.com/tour/226143970?ref=aso

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60.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.2 km

10.5 km

644 m

542 m

203 m

Surfaces

56.7 km

3.00 km

429 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Orford Castle – River Deben Estuary loop from Rushmere St Andrew

Woodbridge Town Centre

Honey & Harvey

River Deben Riverside Spot

Orford Castle

Riverside Tearoom, Orford

River Deben Estuary

The Longshed

Woodbridge Waterfront and The Longshed

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