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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Great Blakenham

Needham Lake – View of Shrubland Hall Tower loop from Great Blakenham

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Great Blakenham

Needham Lake – View of Shrubland Hall Tower loop from Great Blakenham

Easy

3

riders

Needham Lake – View of Shrubland Hall Tower loop from Great Blakenham

01:58

30.3km

210m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.66 km

Needham Lake

Highlight • Lake

Needham Lake is the site of a Local Nature Reserve - with wetland areas, meadows and a small woodland. It's home to a variety of wildlife.

Needham Lake has been …

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2

10.2 km

Ruins Near Stowmarket

Highlight • Historical Site

3

10.7 km

The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

not the most welcoming tea room. but jubd enough to refill my water bottle with a purchase of tea and chocolates. had to sit outside to drink my tea though. perhaps I needed a prior booking 😔

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4

13.8 km

Gravel Climb on the Approach to Needham Market

Highlight • Cycleway

Good little kicker and breaks up any road ride. Pick your route carefully, some of the stones are sharp.

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5

21.9 km

Suffolk Country Lanes Near Coddenham

Highlight • Cycleway

Hit these country lanes as the sun is first appearing for a beautiful reminder of how pretty Suffolk can be.

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6

23.9 km

View of Shrubland Hall Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely pond overlooked by a tower.

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7

27.0 km

View From the Top of Sandy Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

7.49 km

2.65 km

1.40 km

575 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

6.90 km

2.52 km

1.86 km

269 m

130 m

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