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River Deben loop from Felixstowe — Suffolk Coast and Heath

River Deben loop from Felixstowe — Suffolk Coast and Heath

Moderate

4.7

(6)

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River Deben loop from Felixstowe — Suffolk Coast and Heath

02:16

51.3km

250m

Road cycling

Embark on a moderate road cycling adventure along the River Deben loop from Felixstowe, a popular route known for its diverse scenery. You will cycle 31.9 miles (51.3 km) with an elevation gain of 806 feet (246 metres), typically taking around 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. The route…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.2 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.30 km

Felixstowe Ferry and The Ferry Café

Highlight • Settlement

Here you can find a foot and bicycle ferry that runs between Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey. There are daily service from May to September, and weekends only from Good Friday …

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4.69 km

Bawdsey Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a cafe at the ferry. Make sure you check the timetable and make sure you have some cash for the ferry.

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19.8 km

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Sutton Hoo is a National Trust site of two early medieval cemeteries dating from the 6th to 7th centuries near Woodbridge, in Suffolk, England. Archaeologists have been excavating the area …

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23.7 km

Woodbridge Town Centre

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Woodbridge is recognised as one of the gems in Suffolk's crown, combining excellent shops with superb pubs and restaurants, all on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a great base to explore the area.

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49.1 km

Felixstowe Promenade

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Cycling has been permitted on Felixstowe promenade since 2017. Please show consideration to pedestrians at busy times, and enjoy the views of the pier, beach huts and old town.

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51.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

2.17 km

1.22 km

1.10 km

967 m

247 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

10.1 km

567 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 5 September

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Felixstowe Ferry and The Ferry Café

Bawdsey Ferry

Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial Site

Woodbridge Town Centre

Felixstowe Promenade

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