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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Beach – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Leiston

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Dunwich Beach – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Leiston

Moderate

5.0

(3)

6

riders

Dunwich Beach – Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Leiston

01:41

27.0km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.56 km

Spring Covert

Forest

2

15.7 km

Dunwich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Plenty of parking here at the beach and possibly the best fish and chips in the area. There's a great walk to Walberswick from here if you head north along …

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3

15.9 km

Coneygarth North Abbey Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short sharp climb to the Monastery

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4

16.1 km

Greyfriars Medieval Friary Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Best walked to from the cliff path.

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5

17.9 km

Gravel Path in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

Super ride but bit loose in places

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6

17.9 km

Bridleway through Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Watch out for the sandy sections at the bottom of the hill in the dryer months and the bog in the wetter ones.

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7

21.1 km

Tree-Lined Road in Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

8

21.3 km

Minsmere Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Cycle through Minsmere nature reserve and head north off road through Dunwich woods.
here you will find lots of bird activity and various bird species to be admired.

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9

21.9 km

The Eel's Foot Inn

Highlight • Pub

Adnams pub, open 12-3, 6-11, has an Inn and campsite.

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B

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

4.33 km

4.09 km

2.34 km

2.21 km

Surfaces

13.7 km

8.04 km

5.12 km

182 m

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Friday 26 June

31°C

21°C

75 %

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