Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from Bungay

South Norfolk District

Ditchingham

Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from Bungay

Easy

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Beccles Old Bridge – View of the River Waveney loop from Bungay

01:59

44.0km

180m

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

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The Broads

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

Wainford Mill Silo and Weir

Highlight • Rest Area

The portage point, makes a great rest stop just through the gate off the road-side by the bridge.

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1.77 km

Étude Coffee at The Silo

Highlight • Cafe

Originally built in 1958 as a grain silo, and decommissioned in 2016, this imposing building now takes on a new lease of life. On the Norfolk-Suffolk border, overlooking the beautiful …

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4.06 km

Mettingham Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Mettingham Castle is a fortified manor house that was created in the 14th Century. Given to monks to create a college, after the dissolution of the monasteries it was sold …

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5.13 km

Crow’s Nest Wood Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet country lanes

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23.4 km

St. Andrew's Parish Church, Mutford

Highlight • Religious Site

Round tower church at Mutford. Notable as one of only thirty-eight round tower churches in Suffolk, which are almost only found in East Anglia. Very tall as well!

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32.4 km

Beccles Old Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beccles is a picturesque town on the edge of the Broads. The old iron bridge (built 1884), crossing the River Waveney offers great views of the boats moored up at the quay.

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32.4 km