River Deben Estuary – Snape Maltings loop from Derby Road

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River Deben Estuary – Snape Maltings loop from Derby Road

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River Deben Estuary – Snape Maltings loop from Derby Road

04:52

83.2km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 57 m for 4 m

After 83.2 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 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
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12.5 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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13.1 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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29.1 km

Snape Maltings

Highlight • Bridge

Snape Maltings is one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. The Maltings were once Victorian buildings where barley was malted for brewing. Now converted and home to shops, galleries, …

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40.2 km

The Meare

Lake

40.5 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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40.7 km

Thorpeness Meare

Highlight • Lake

Thorpeness Meare is a boating lake like no other. The lake with its islands and surrounds covers around sixty acres in total, with over forty acres of water.

Reassuringly, nowhere …

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40.8 km