Lemons Hill Bridge – Alton Water loop from Westerfield

Lemons Hill Bridge – Alton Water loop from Westerfield

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Lemons Hill Bridge – Alton Water loop from Westerfield

02:11

43.3km

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: November 3, 2026

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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 15.0 km for 623 m

After 17.0 km for 2.71 km

After 23.1 km for 557 m

After 39.6 km for 305 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.88 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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11.6 km

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

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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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14.6 km

Larch Wood

Forest

16.3 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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17.4 km

Alton Water Dam Wall

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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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19.5 km

Alton Water

Lake

24.1 km

Alton Water Walking Trail

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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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39.7 km

Ipswich Waterfront Marina

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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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