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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

01:50

29.9km

160m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.7 km for 256 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.14 km

Byway Near the Railway

Highlight • Trail

Nice traffic free route from Manningtree to Sutton. Some bits are concrete but some bumpy dirt/grass in bits. Joins up to some other byways by the river.

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6.84 km

Shaded Dirt Path Through Fields

Highlight • Forest

25.2 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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26.3 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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26.7 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

28.0 km

Larch Wood

Forest

29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

6.18 km

4.68 km

3.05 km

2.38 km

294 m

Surfaces

9.42 km

9.02 km

7.66 km

2.88 km

915 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 28 May

24°C

14°C

14 %

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Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

Byway Near the Railway

View of Mistley from Suffolk

Constable Country

Grassy Track Beside Field

Shaded Dirt Path Through Fields

Alton Water Dam Wall

Alton Water

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

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