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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Westerfield

Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Westerfield

Moderate

4.0

(3)

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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Westerfield

02:14

43.7km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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: June 19, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 14.1 km for 135 m

After 14.9 km for 623 m

After 17.0 km for 2.72 km

After 23.0 km for 557 m

After 39.5 km for 401 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.5 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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14.5 km

Larch Wood

Forest

15.8 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

16.2 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Rest Area

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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17.3 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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19.2 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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29.4 km

Royal Hospital School Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

It looks like you’re riding through a period village but it’s actually all part of the grounds and buildings of a boarding school connected with the Royal Navy. Impressive Queen Anne-style architecture.

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29.7 km

Prince Wood

Forest

39.7 km

Ipswich Waterfront Marina

Highlight • Structure

A visit to the port of Ipswich is definitely worth it. Here you can not only admire countless yachts, but also eat well. There are countless restaurants and cafes on the Waterfront.

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40.1 km

Ipswich Waterfront

Highlight • River

This iconic area is what makes Ipswich 'East Anglia's Waterfront Town'.

A vibrant area of town, alive with restaurants, cafes and bars; all perched on the waters edge.

A great place day or night.

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43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

11.2 km

6.55 km

2.65 km

726 m

528 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.4 km

11.1 km

2.51 km

1.16 km

381 m

113 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

27°C

18°C

0 %

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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Westerfield

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Alton Water

Alton Water Dam Wall

Alton Water

Royal Hospital School Clock Tower

Ipswich Waterfront Marina

Ipswich Waterfront

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