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Dunwich Forest Path – Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins loop from Darsham

Dunwich Forest Path – Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins loop from Darsham

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Dunwich Forest Path – Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins loop from Darsham

01:21

22.4km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.81 km

Dunwich Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

There is limited parking on the junction, the w all starts down a grassy path which quickly turns into a board walk and then muddy path

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9.45 km

St James' Church, Dunwich

Highlight • Religious Site

Dunwich is a tiny village that hides a rich history. Once a bustling medieval port and the capital of the kingdom of East Anglia, it is thought Dunwich had a …

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9.57 km

Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

If you should ride through Dunwich you'll see St James's Church. It's worth stopping to take a look if nothing the interior is beautiful but it also has the ruins …

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10.2 km

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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13.6 km

National Trust Coastguard Café, Dunwich Heath

Highlight • Cafe

One of the old coastguard cottages on Dunwich Heath operates as a café. This is a National Trust café serving a nice selection of drinks, snacks and cake.

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19.0 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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22.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

1.58 km

654 m

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

9.38 km

1.16 km

450 m

146 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

31°C

20°C

26 %

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Dunwich Forest Path – Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins loop from Darsham

Dunwich Forest Path

St James' Church, Dunwich

Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

National Trust Coastguard Café, Dunwich Heath

The Westleton Crown pub

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