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Needham Lake – Barking Tye loop from Bramford

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Needham Lake – Barking Tye loop from Bramford

Easy

2.5

(2)

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Needham Lake – Barking Tye loop from Bramford

01:45

29.8km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.0 km

Ruins Near Stowmarket

Highlight • Historical Site

11.6 km

Needham Lake

Highlight • Lake

Needham Lake is the site of a Local Nature Reserve - with wetland areas, meadows and a small woodland. It's home to a variety of wildlife.

Needham Lake has been …

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11.7 km

Ice Ice Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Espresso for your overnight Dun Run needs. Also sells Cannoli, 2023 cannoli were good... but 2024 ones weren't great :) Stop here for coffee though!

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12.5 km

The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

not the most welcoming tea room. but jubd enough to refill my water bottle with a purchase of tea and chocolates. had to sit outside to drink my tea though. perhaps I needed a prior booking 😔

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16.7 km

Barking Tye

Highlight • Settlement

Not sure i'd stop here but it decent enough to pass through. Road surface is of reasonable quality, just beware of the traffic. Cars and trucks, all of which completely ignore the 30MPH speed limit!

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26.4 km

Angel Spinney

Forest

29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

1.60 km

493 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

3.19 km

529 m

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Needham Lake – Barking Tye loop from Bramford

Ruins Near Stowmarket

Needham Lake

Ice Ice Cafe

The Little Kitchen

Barking Tye

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