Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

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Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

Moderate

4.5

(4)

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Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

02:36

40.5km

260m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 265 m

After 40.3 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.06 km

Old Hall Wood

Forest

6.86 km

Bluebell Wood

Highlight • Natural

13.2 km

Larch Wood

Forest

14.9 km

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.

Tip by

16.6 km

View of Alton Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.8 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Tip by

22.1 km

Stop With a View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.1 km

Shaded Dirt Path Through Fields

Highlight • Forest

30.9 km

Off-Road Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

32.3 km

Smooth Traffic-Free Tarmac Path

Highlight • Cycleway

40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

8.03 km

7.63 km

5.89 km

1.45 km

1.29 km

619 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

9.50 km

5.06 km

4.04 km

3.20 km

566 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Monday 2 November

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7°C

13 %

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Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

Bluebell Wood

Alton Water

View of Alton Water

Alton Water

Stop With a View of the Lake

Shaded Dirt Path Through Fields

Off-Road Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Smooth Traffic-Free Tarmac Path

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