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Darsham

Aldeburgh – Snape Maltings loop from Darsham

Moderate

20

riders

Aldeburgh – Snape Maltings loop from Darsham

03:01

66.6km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.79 km

Greenhouse Plantation

Forest

2

8.51 km

Leiston Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

One of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, according to English Heritage, Leiston Abbey has some remarkable architectural design.

These ruins date back to 1182 and was founded by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar.

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3

14.8 km

Beach Road past the Scallop Sculpture

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Lovely road with great views of the sea front.

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4

18.5 km

Two Magpies Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic range of cakes and pastries, as well as coffee and lunches. Top seaside lunch stop.

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5

18.6 km

South Beach, Aldeburgh

Highlight • Beach

The sand and shingle of South Beach backs on to the pretty seaside town of Aldeburgh.

Along the beach front are a number of quirky historic buildings, including the 400 …

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6

19.1 km

Aldeburgh

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely seaside town with long shingle beach and a decent high street parallel to the shoreline road.

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7

37.2 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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8

37.3 km

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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9

48.8 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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66.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.1 km

9.19 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

27.1 km

162 m

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

5°C

7 %

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