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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Beach – Dunwich Heath loop from Middleton

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Beach – Dunwich Heath loop from Middleton

Easy

3

riders

Dunwich Beach – Dunwich Heath loop from Middleton

01:07

17.6km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.53 km

Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

If you should ride through Dunwich you'll see St James's Church. It's worth stopping to take a look if nothing the interior is beautiful but it also has the ruins …

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2

7.65 km

St James' Church, Dunwich

Highlight • Religious Site

Dunwich is a tiny village that hides a rich history. Once a bustling medieval port and the capital of the kingdom of East Anglia, it is thought Dunwich had a …

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3

8.14 km

Dunwich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of parking here at the beach and possibly the best fish and chips in the area. There's a great walk to Walberswick from here if you head north along …

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4

8.33 km

Coneygarth North Abbey Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short sharp climb to the Monastery

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5

8.52 km

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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6

10.3 km

Gravel Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Super ride but bit loose in places

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7

11.1 km

Heather Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

8

11.2 km

Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Forest

B

17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

5.41 km

738 m

612 m

218 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

6.63 km

4.05 km

179 m

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