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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

Moderate

4.5

(4)

18

riders

Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Ipswich

02:36

40.5km

260m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 262 m

After 40.3 km for 262 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.03 km

Old Hall Wood

Forest

2

6.84 km

Bluebell Wood

Highlight • Natural

13.2 km

Larch Wood

Forest

4

14.8 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Rest Area

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.

Tip by

5

16.5 km

View of Alton Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

17.8 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Cycleway

A 400 acre site with off-road bike trails and a water sports centre. Camping is available there too.

Tip by

7

22.0 km

Stop With a View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

26.1 km

Shaded Dirt Path Through Fields

Highlight • Forest

9

30.9 km

Off-Road Trail in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

10

32.3 km

Smooth Traffic-Free Tarmac Path

Highlight • Cycleway

B

40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

8.46 km

7.48 km

5.74 km

1.38 km

1.15 km

496 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

8.69 km

4.87 km

3.95 km

2.93 km

495 m

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Thursday 25 June

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21°C

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