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Alton Water Walking Trail – Alton Water loop from Hadleigh

Alton Water Walking Trail – Alton Water loop from Hadleigh

Moderate

4.9

(9)

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Alton Water Walking Trail – Alton Water loop from Hadleigh

02:10

47.8km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 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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935 m

The Pedal House

Highlight • Rest Area

Local bike shop stocking Pinarello and Lapierre

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17.6 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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17.9 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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23.3 km

Alton Water Visitor Centre & Picnic Area

Highlight • Lake

The visitor centre at Alton Water has a cafe, open all week from 10:00am - 4.00pm, there is also an outdoor picnic area.

There are 8 miles of cross-country tracks around the reservoir, with bike hire available.

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24.9 km

Royal Hospital School Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

It looks like you’re riding through a period village but it’s actually all part of the grounds and buildings of a boarding school connected with the Royal Navy. Impressive Queen Anne-style architecture.

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25.2 km

Prince Wood

Forest

43.3 km

Long Wood

Forest

47.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

1.31 km

1.28 km

737 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

13.5 km

605 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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Alton Water Walking Trail – Alton Water loop from Hadleigh

The Pedal House

Lemons Hill Bridge, Alton Water