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Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from St John, Ilketshall

Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from St John, Ilketshall

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Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from St John, Ilketshall

01:05

25.1km

120m

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: April 19, 2026

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2.08 km

Mettingham Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Mettingham Castle is a fortified manor house that was created in the 14th Century. Given to monks to create a college, after the dissolution of the monasteries it was sold …

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11.1 km

Great selection of freshly prepared food, hot & cold drinks also ice cream is available too.
There is indoor and outdoor seating. Secured bike at rails out the front of cafe.
Opening hours 09:00 - 15:00

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11.4 km

Beccles Old Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beccles is a picturesque town on the edge of the Broads. The old iron bridge (built 1884), crossing the River Waveney offers great views of the boats moored up at the quay.

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11.5 km

View of the River Waveney

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing town with shops and food available and amazing views along the river!

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11.5 km

Beccles Quay

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Beccles Quay is a charming spot in the historic market town of Beccles. The quay has a long maritime history; boats have arrived in the town at the quay for …

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15.1 km

The Wherry Inn

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The Wherry Inn is a great option for a pitstop on any walk in this part of the Broads. It serves traditional English pub food and has a range of …

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18.2 km

Ellingham Sluice and Millpond

Highlight • River

Great place for food or drink stop

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21.1 km

Étude Coffee at The Silo

Highlight • Cafe

Originally built in 1958 as a grain silo, and decommissioned in 2016, this imposing building now takes on a new lease of life. On the Norfolk-Suffolk border, overlooking the beautiful …

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25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

2.43 km

603 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

6.97 km

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from St John, Ilketshall

Mettingham Castle

Space at the Quay

Beccles Old Bridge

View of the River Waveney

Beccles Quay

The Wherry Inn

Ellingham Sluice and Millpond

Étude Coffee at The Silo

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