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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Felixstowe Beach and Pier – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Felixstowe Beach and Pier – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

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5.0

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Felixstowe Beach and Pier – Bawdsey Ferry loop from Hollesley

01:40

29.0km

130m

Cycling

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

Last updated: February 14, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 7.93 km for 222 m

After 20.8 km for 222 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.27 km

Felixstowe Ferry and The Ferry Café

Highlight • Settlement

Here you can find a foot and bicycle ferry that runs between Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey. There are daily service from May to September, and weekends only from Good Friday …

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2

13.2 km

Felixstowe Beach and Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place for a coffee stop or even breakfast. Before catching the ferry across the estuary

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3

14.3 km

Saltpeter Restaurant

Highlight • Other

4

14.5 km

Felixstowe Seafront Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Pleasant seaside ride along the front at Felixstowe. Plenty of fish and chip and ice cream shops.

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5

15.5 km

Great Coffee Shop

Highlight • Other

Look for the Flamingo

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6

20.8 km

Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Don't forget that between October and April there are no ferries mid week

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7

21.1 km

Bawdsey Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a cafe at the ferry. Make sure you check the timetable and make sure you have some cash for the ferry.

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B

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

2.45 km

436 m

396 m

223 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

2.51 km

436 m

264 m

128 m

< 100 m

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