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River Alde – Orford Castle loop from Orford

River Alde – Orford Castle loop from Orford

Easy

5.0

(2)

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River Alde – Orford Castle loop from Orford

01:54

42.7km

220m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.07 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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106 m

Pump Street Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

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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8.15 km

River Alde

Highlight • Natural

The church is one of the oldest in Suffolk. There's a small shop by the church, the honey is really good. Just put money in the box and take honey with you.

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14.7 km

Open Fields of Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths

Highlight • Viewpoint

Empty roads and big skyscapes are a feature of the Suffolk Coasts & Heaths AONB.

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37.0 km

Bronze Sculpture in Butley Marshes

Highlight • Monument

Curious piece of installation art in beautiful reed beds..

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38.1 km

Friar's Covert

Forest

42.6 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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42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.4 km

194 m

143 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

14.4 km

143 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

26°C

16°C

0 %

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River Alde – Orford Castle loop from Orford

Pump Street Bakery

River Alde

Open Fields of Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths

Bronze Sculpture in Butley Marshes

Orford Castle

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