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Leiston Abbey Ruins – Dunwich Beach loop from Saxmundham

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Leiston Abbey Ruins – Dunwich Beach loop from Saxmundham

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Leiston Abbey Ruins – Dunwich Beach loop from Saxmundham

03:49

64.2km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.15 km

St. Mary's Church, Friston

Highlight • Religious Site

Quietish spot to watch the world go by

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10.2 km

Buckle's Wood

Forest

11.9 km

"Leiston Abbey is one of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins and has some spectacular architectural features. It was founded in 1182 by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar, and was dedicated to St Mary." English Heritage.

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12.9 km

Greenhouse Plantation

Forest

16.1 km

Middleton Cowboy Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

The Middleton Cowboy is the work of local metal worker Paul Richardson of "Steel Sculptures".

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18.3 km

The Westleton Crown pub

Highlight • Pub

Good pub to rest in. Tea and coffee excellent toilets. tables out front and garden to rear. food available.

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22.3 km

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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22.7 km

Dunwich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of parking here at the beach and possibly the best fish and chips in the area. There's a great walk to Walberswick from here if you head north along …

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45.2 km

St Michael's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty Gothic church dates back to around the 15th century or earlier, although it was substantially rebuilt in 1860. The church is backed by the Suffolk Seed Drill Company which was founded in the village in the 19th century.

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64.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.9 km

2.87 km

1.67 km

1.43 km

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

30.6 km

974 m

250 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

22°C

13°C

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Leiston Abbey Ruins – Dunwich Beach loop from Saxmundham

St. Mary's Church, Friston