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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Bentley

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Bentley

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Bentley

01:29

23.9km

90m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.58 km

Smooth Traffic-Free Tarmac Path

Highlight • Cycleway

8.55 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Cycleway

A 400 acre site with off-road bike trails and a water sports centre. Camping is available there too.

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15.7 km

Alton Water Dam Wall

Highlight • Structure

Alton Water is a popular place for outdoor activity, but really exists as a water source for the people of Ipswich. The dam wall blocks the River Gripping and the …

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17.2 km

Alton Water Visitor Centre & Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

The visitor centre at Alton Water has a cafe, open all week from 10:00am - 4.00pm, there is also an outdoor picnic area.

There are 8 miles of cross-country tracks around the reservoir, with bike hire available.

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17.6 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Rest Area

Completed in 1987, Alton Water is a hive of outdoor activity from watersports, cycling, walking, birdwatching and fishing. There is a cafe and toilets at the watersports centre plus camping if you would like to extend your visit.

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18.0 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

19.3 km

Larch Wood

Forest

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

5.56 km

5.22 km

4.71 km

898 m

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.11 km

5.14 km

4.47 km

3.42 km

2.16 km

569 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

31°C

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Bentley

Smooth Traffic-Free Tarmac Path

Grassy Track Beside Field

Alton Water

View of Alton Water

Alton Water Dam Wall

Alton Water Visitor Centre & Picnic Area

Alton Water

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

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