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Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Hadleigh

Mountain biking trails

East Of England

Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Hadleigh

Moderate

3

riders

Alton Water Dam Wall – Alton Water loop from Hadleigh

02:41

43.9km

200m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 409 m for 91 m

After 25.0 km for 103 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.0 km

Alton Water Walking Trail

Highlight • Trail

17.8 km

Larch Wood

Forest

3

19.1 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

4

19.5 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Rest Area

Completed in 1987, Alton Water is a hive of outdoor activity from watersports, cycling, walking, birdwatching and fishing. There is a cafe and toilets at the watersports centre plus camping if you would like to extend your visit.

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5

20.6 km

Alton Water Dam Wall

Highlight • Structure

Alton Water is a popular place for outdoor activity, but really exists as a water source for the people of Ipswich. The dam wall blocks the River Gripping and the water treatment works below the dam can treat up to 10 million imperial gallons of water a day!

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6

21.2 km

View of Alton Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

22.4 km

Alton Water

Highlight • Cycleway

A 400 acre site with off-road bike trails and a water sports centre. Camping is available there too.

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8

27.2 km

Grassy Track Beside Field

Highlight • Natural

Lovely

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39.4 km

Long Wood

Forest

B

43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

8.47 km

7.00 km

4.63 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

12.5 km

8.25 km

4.07 km

982 m

395 m

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