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East Of England

Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds – St Edmundsbury Cathedral loop from Thurston

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds – St Edmundsbury Cathedral loop from Thurston

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5.0

(2)

8

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Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds – St Edmundsbury Cathedral loop from Thurston

01:12

20.0km

110m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 71 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.69 km

View of Railway from Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Really good bridge for cyclists over the tracks

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2

7.52 km

Ruins of an Old Stone Structure

Highlight • Other

3

11.6 km

Corn Exchange

Highlight • Other

Bury St. Edmunds Corn Exchange has been a real landmark building since it opened in 1862. It is now the site of a Wetherspoons pub. The building was refurbished ensuring …

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4

11.9 km

Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds

Highlight • Historical Site

The Angel Hotel, a Georgian building on Angel Hill, was used by Charles Dickens while giving readings in the nearby Athenaeum and mentioned in The Pickwick Papers. Angelina Jolie also …

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5

12.0 km

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The church with almost 1000 years of history was part of the abbey and has been extended and rebuilt several times in its history.

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6

12.1 km

National Cycle Route 51 to Bury St Edmunds Abbey and Cathedral

Highlight • Cycleway

Fiddly route but traffic free and pretty way to heart of historic BStE

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7

12.5 km

Route 51 in Bury St Edmunds

Highlight • Trail

I love the route 51 in and around Bury St Edmonds most of it off road.

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8

12.8 km

Kevelaer Bridge Over the A14

Highlight • Bridge

B

20.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.53 km

5.87 km

2.00 km

1.89 km

567 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

5.51 km

335 m

101 m

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