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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Pinewood

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Pinewood

Moderate

4.3

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Pinewood

01:59

31.0km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.74 km for 103 m

After 15.1 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.4 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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11.6 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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12.8 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.

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13.8 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

15.0 km

Larch Wood

Forest

18.0 km

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Highlight • Bridge

The largest manmade reservoir in Suffolk, Alton Water is a tranquil place to whittle away some time on a bike Tour. It took over 13 years to construct the reservoir, …

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18.2 km

Alton Water Walking Trail

Highlight • Trail

31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

7.84 km

3.56 km

2.33 km

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

10.0 km

3.40 km

3.04 km

233 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

27°C

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Pinewood

Alton Water

View of Alton Water

Alton Water Dam Wall

View of Geese by the Lake

Alton Water

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Alton Water Walking Trail

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