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East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Snape Maltings – Aldeburgh loop from Iken

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Suffolk Coastal

Snape Maltings – Aldeburgh loop from Iken

Easy

5.0

(1)

26

riders

Snape Maltings – Aldeburgh loop from Iken

01:59

43.7km

160m

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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 979 m for 144 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.05 km

River Alde

Highlight • Natural

The church is one of the oldest in Suffolk. There's a small shop by the church, the honey is really good. Just put money in the box and take honey with you.

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2

4.62 km

Snape Maltings

Highlight • Bridge

Snape Maltings is one of the Suffolk Coast's most famous landmarks. The Maltings were once Victorian buildings where barley was malted for brewing. Now converted and home to shops, galleries, …

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11.7 km

Old World Wood

Forest

4

18.5 km

Thorpeness Meare

Highlight • Lake

Thorpeness Meare is a boating lake like no other. The lake with its islands and surrounds covers around sixty acres in total, with over forty acres of water.

Reassuringly, nowhere …

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5

18.5 km

Thorpeness Meare Shop and Tearooms

Highlight • Restaurant

The little cafe by the pond is really quirky and the food is great. We love it especially in the colder months when you need warming up.

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6

21.8 km

South Beach, Aldeburgh

Highlight • Beach

The sand and shingle of South Beach backs on to the pretty seaside town of Aldeburgh.

Along the beach front are a number of quirky historic buildings, including the 400 …

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7

22.0 km

Two Magpies Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic range of cakes and pastries, as well as coffee and lunches. Top seaside lunch stop.

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8

22.5 km

Aldeburgh

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely seaside town with long shingle beach and a decent high street parallel to the shoreline road.

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9

22.5 km

Beach Road past the Scallop Sculpture

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Lovely road with great views of the sea front.

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B

43.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.4 km

605 m

581 m

143 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

21.5 km

143 m

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