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River Deben Estuary – The Longshed loop from Brightwell

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River Deben Estuary – The Longshed loop from Brightwell

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River Deben Estuary – The Longshed loop from Brightwell

03:06

52.0km

370m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 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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13.5 km

The Dog Public House

Highlight • Pub

Lovely village pub, real ale & food.

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19.8 km

Otley Village Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Little independent village general store that also does takeaway teas and coffees with some outdoor seats. Open until 7pm in the week, 5pm Sat, 12.30pm Sun.

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25.8 km

Estate Entrance and Church Road

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

36.2 km

Whittlesey's Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

Benches opposite on the square, a welcome (regular) refueling stop.

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42.8 km

Honey & Harvey

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee stop.

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44.9 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, …

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45.5 km

The Longshed

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ship’s Company was formed in 2016 with the sole purpose of creating a permanent and authentic replica of the Anglo-Saxon ship. The team is made up of professionals, volunteers …

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45.8 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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52.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.8 km

3.35 km

1.92 km

683 m

279 m

Surfaces

48.0 km

3.96 km

145 m

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Thursday 25 June

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River Deben Estuary – The Longshed loop from Brightwell

The Dog Public House

Otley Village Store

Estate Entrance and Church Road

Whittlesey's Bakery

Honey & Harvey

River Deben Estuary

The Longshed

Woodbridge Waterfront and The Longshed

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