River Deben Estuary – Woodbridge Town Centre loop from Shottisham

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River Deben Estuary – Woodbridge Town Centre loop from Shottisham

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River Deben Estuary – Woodbridge Town Centre loop from Shottisham

01:46

30.4km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Blue Rabbit Café

Highlight • Cafe

Currently only open weekends
bluerabbitcafe.com

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1.15 km

Fantastic, relaxed campsite, perfect for families and gatherings, yet fairly quiet for bikepacking. Good clean eco conscious facilities. Feels like a holiday, I’ll bring the family here next time. Lovely sunrise through the trees.

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12.5 km

Sutton Church

Highlight • Religious Site

15.9 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Sutton Hoo is a National Trust site of two early medieval cemeteries dating from the 6th to 7th centuries near Woodbridge, in Suffolk, England. Archaeologists have been excavating the area since 1938. One cemetery had an undisturbed ship burial with a wealth of Anglo-Saxon artefacts. (Wikipedia)

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19.4 km

River Deben Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Deben flows 34 miles (54 km) through the heart of Suffolk from Bedingfield to the North Sea. The river has played an important role in the region's history, powering mills. Many animal species call the river home thanks to its varied habitats. Keep a lookout for avocets that overwinter in the area.

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20.0 km

Woodbridge Waterfront and The Longshed

Highlight • Settlement

Woodbridge is a beautiful town steeped in History. Please check out my hiking tour of the town
komoot.com/tour/226143970?ref=aso

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21.1 km

Woodbridge Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Woodbridge is recognised as one of the gems in Suffolk's crown, combining excellent shops with superb pubs and restaurants, all on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a great base to explore the area.

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