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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Bridge Street Descent – Melford Hall loop from Long Melford

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Bridge Street Descent – Melford Hall loop from Long Melford

Easy

4

riders

Bridge Street Descent – Melford Hall loop from Long Melford

01:16

22.2km

140m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.84 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

6.88 km

St Edmund's Way Bicycle Dismount Point

Highlight • Cycleway

2

7.94 km

Bridge Street Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Twisting but steady gradient with a decent surface that allows you to carry your speed through the bends as you drop 35m down to the junction with the main road in the valley.

Tip by

3

14.3 km

Giffords Hall Vineyard

Highlight • Rest Area

They also run a cafe doing coffee, cake etc. til 4pm on weekends and bank holidays.

Tip by

4

16.9 km

Bench With a View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to take a break and have a sandwich.

Tip by

5

21.7 km

Melford Hall

Highlight • Castle

B

22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

1.31 km

617 m

312 m

265 m

100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

3.68 km

962 m

742 m

207 m

160 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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14°C

14 %

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