Snape Maltings – Tunstall Forest loop from Tunstall

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Snape Maltings – Tunstall Forest loop from Tunstall

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Snape Maltings – Tunstall Forest loop from Tunstall

01:58

33.9km

130m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.37 km

Snape Maltings Arts and Concert Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

There are loads of cultural sights to explore at Snape Maltings, one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. Its converted Victorian buildings are home to shops, galleries, eateries and …

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4.49 km

Snape Maltings

Highlight • Bridge

Snape Maltings is one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. The Maltings were once Victorian buildings where barley was malted for brewing. Now converted and home to shops, galleries, …

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9.09 km

Blaxhall Village Hall

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop for a picnic or just some shade from the sun. There's a seating area on the adjacent field too.

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10.1 km

Old World Wood

Forest

23.9 km

View of Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice view of the castle as you head into Orford

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24.6 km

St Bartholomew's Church, Orford

Highlight • Monument

From Wikipedia:
'The Church of St Bartholomew is the parish church of the town of Orford, England. A medieval church, dating from the fourteenth century, with reconstructions in the nineteenth …

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24.8 km

Lovely little artisan bakery with some of the best baked goods in Suffolk, washed down with real coffee and teas.
Money Saving Tip: If the weather is good, take away and sit in the village to enjoy the views.

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25.0 km

Orford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Due to conservation works Orford Castle is currently (August 2022) enshrouded in scaffolding.

The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, developed …

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28.3 km

Tunstall Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Tunstall Forest has a tarmac road (Orford Road) running roughly through its centre. A network of gravel trails branch off in a grid formation.

The forest consists of coniferous plantations, broadleaved belts and heathland areas

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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