Beccles Old Bridge – Beccles Quay loop from Kessingland

Beccles Old Bridge – Beccles Quay loop from Kessingland

Moderate

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Beccles Old Bridge – Beccles Quay loop from Kessingland

02:08

48.4km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

The Broads

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.4 km

Beccles Old Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beccles is a picturesque town on the edge of the Broads. The old iron bridge (built 1884), crossing the River Waveney offers great views of the boats moored up at the quay.

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15.5 km

Beccles Quay

Highlight • Settlement

Beccles Quay is a charming spot in the historic market town of Beccles. The quay has a long maritime history; boats have arrived in the town at the quay for …

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23.6 km

White Lion Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Top Class food and Great for a beer Stop with plenty of outside seating.

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33.1 km

View of the River Waveney

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing town with shops and food available and amazing views along the river!

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33.3 km

Beccles Waterfront

Highlight • Rest Area

Past all the moored river cruisers, looking across towards the park. There are a couple of cafes to stop at if you're minded.

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33.4 km

A handy kiosk / cafe stop at Beccles Staith. Mostly ice creams and cakes but also sandwiches, sausage rolls tea, coffee etc. Note that there is NO indoor seating but plenty of outdoor seating and lots of room for bikes.

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39.5 km

Barnby Chapel Café & Gallery

Highlight • Structure

This is the Barnby Chapel which in 2023 had a major refurbishment from derelict building to cafe and gallery space by the new owners. A real gem of a place …

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42.4 km

St. Andrew's Parish Church, Mutford

Highlight • Religious Site

Round tower church at Mutford. Notable as one of only thirty-eight round tower churches in Suffolk, which are almost only found in East Anglia. Very tall as well!

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48.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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