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King's Forest Gravel Path – Icknield Way Cycle Trail loop from Bury St Edmunds

King's Forest Gravel Path – Icknield Way Cycle Trail loop from Bury St Edmunds

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King's Forest Gravel Path – Icknield Way Cycle Trail loop from Bury St Edmunds

03:29

55.0km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.11 km for 119 m

After 13.7 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.66 km

Hengrave Belt

Forest

19.0 km

The King's Forest

Highlight • Forest

24.0 km

King's Forest Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Located near Bury St Edmunds, King's Forest was named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary.

Tip by

26.7 km

Fire Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Fast, open section of fire road. Well used by all.

Tip by

32.6 km

Icknield Way Cycle Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide tyres recommended when it’s dry...the sand is super deep in places. Beautiful view across the heathlands

Tip by

34.3 km

The Purple Pantry

Highlight • Cafe

Farm shop, deli & cafe, right on the Icknield way. There's outside seating and they were happy for us to fill up water bottles from the outside tap.

Tip by

55.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

18.7 km

5.06 km

4.46 km

4.39 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

17.9 km

7.89 km

2.54 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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King's Forest Gravel Path – Icknield Way Cycle Trail loop from Bury St Edmunds

The King's Forest

King's Forest Gravel Path

Fire Road

Icknield Way Cycle Trail

The Purple Pantry

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