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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Chelmondiston

Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Chelmondiston

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Chelmondiston

01:25

23.4km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.26 km for 103 m

After 17.7 km for 256 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.2 km

Lemons Hill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lemons Hill Bridge crosses Alton Water and links the two parts of Tattingstone which were split when the reservoir was created. A great number of buildings were lost. In the …

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11.4 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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14.4 km

Larch Wood

Forest

15.7 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

16.1 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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16.5 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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17.4 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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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

6.13 km

910 m

528 m

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

7.72 km

1.51 km

480 m

317 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

25°C

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Alton Water – Alton Water Dam Wall loop from Chelmondiston

Lemons Hill Bridge

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Alton Water

Alton Water Visitor Centre & Picnic Area

Alton Water Dam Wall

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