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Highland Cattle at Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Holbrook

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Highland Cattle at Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Holbrook

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Highland Cattle at Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Holbrook

01:50

31.0km

140m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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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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449 m

Prince Wood

Forest

8.28 km

View of Orwell Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Orwell Bridge is a striking concrete bridge spanning the width of the River Orwell. Opened in 1982, it was one of the most impressive concrete structures in the UK at …

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8.67 km

Hill of Death

Highlight • Climb

have strong legs

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22.1 km

Larch Wood

Forest

24.9 km

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Highlight • Bridge

The largest manmade reservoir in Suffolk, Alton Water is a tranquil place to whittle away some time on a bike Tour. It took over 13 years to construct the reservoir, …

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29.3 km

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Highlight • Natural

29.8 km

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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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

7.33 km

5.36 km

2.68 km

1.08 km

124 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

8.58 km

2.25 km

397 m

124 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

37°C

21°C

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Highland Cattle at Alton Water – Alton Water loop from Holbrook

View of Orwell Bridge

Hill of Death

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Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water

Highland Cattle at Alton Water

Alton Water

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