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Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins – Dunwich Beach loop from Sibton

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Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins – Dunwich Beach loop from Sibton

Moderate

Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins – Dunwich Beach loop from Sibton

02:51

43.6km

250m

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: May 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.10 km

Kendall's Wood

Forest

15.7 km

Old Southwold to Halesworth Railway Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A sandy section of bridleway that follows the old Southwold to Halesworth train line. There are a couple of gates and depending on the time of year sheep to navigate.

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18.7 km

The Black Dog Deli Walberswick

Highlight • Restaurant

Great stop for coffee and snacks before hitting the trail across to Dunwich which is almost opposite the the Deli

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22.8 km

Newdelight Covert

Forest

27.8 km

Dunwich Leper Hospital Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

If you should ride through Dunwich you'll see St James's Church. It's worth stopping to take a look if nothing the interior is beautiful but it also has the ruins of the leper hospital at its rear with the history displayed if your interested

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27.9 km

St James' Church, Dunwich

Highlight • Religious Site

Dunwich is a tiny village that hides a rich history. Once a bustling medieval port and the capital of the kingdom of East Anglia, it is thought Dunwich had a similar importance to London at the time. However, its location on a tumultuous coastline has led to much of its former glory being washed away.

It also has its fair share of folklore. The 'dark heart of Dunwich' is the story of a broken-hearted maiden who haunts the seafront, desperately seeking her lost love. It is also said that, if you listen closely, you can hear the bells of the former port over the wind during storms.

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28.2 km

Dunwich Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

small museum with the history of the place, which was once the sixth busiest port in England and fell victim to the sea.

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28.4 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 the beach and if you head south along the cliff you come to the monastery ruins.

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28.6 km