Suffolk and Norfolk Broads and Coastline

Tour dates: Sep 15th - Sep 18th, 2022

Duration: 4 days

Distance: 165km

Grading: Beginner-Intermediate (see below)

What's included:

  • 3 nights accommodation

  • Simple breakfast and snacks each day

  • 1 lunch on selected day.

  • Train transfer on Day 3

  • Luggage transfers each day

  • Support Vehicle (as and when required)

  • Fully guided trip

  • All repair & first aid equipment

Trip Overview

A late summer cycle through the winding waterways of the Norfolk Broads and Suffolk coast and heaths where you'll experience leisurecycling at it's best. This fabulous three-day tour is a largely traffic free tour where you'll discover the best of the the Norfolk Broads along canal-side paths and then ride through the sparsely populated Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Natural Beauty. The entire tour is mostly flat so it's perfect for the beginner-intermediate leisure cyclist.

DAY 1 Norwich Circular (45km)

A varied ride heading out on the Marriott’s Way cycle path before looping back on the Bure Valley path to Hoverton.

DAY 2 - Norwich to Great Yarmouth (65km)

We delve deep into the heart of the majestic Norfolk broads on back lanes and water-side paths to Great Yarmouth.

DAY 3 - Great Yarmouth to Saxmundham (64km)

Another day exploring the beauty of the Norfolk Broads initially along the Angler’s Way before heading to the coast. We will visit the likes of Benacre Nature Reserve and Dunwich Abbey and then head inland towards the finish at Saxmundham.

DAY 4 - Ipswich to Suffolk Coast & Heaths circular (52km)

A great circular route to finish the tour as we take in the best of the Suffolk coast, heathlands and forests. Head out from Ipswich, we will ride along the rivers Orwell and then Deben before reaching the coast. A short ferry ride and then we will loop back towards Ipswich through the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB.

165km (3 days cycling)

Grading

Easy Adventure 2/5. This ride is graded as beginner-intermediate. The tour is suitable for the semi-regular rider with medium fitness.

Terrain and Elevation

25% of the ride is unpaved and 75% is on paved or asphalt surfaces. The tour is almost entirely flat thoughout.

Logistics

This tour begins in Norfolk and finishes in Ipswich. We recommend you catch the train to Norwich and from Ipswich to/from your destination. If you are driving you will need to park at Ipswich (location provided after booking) for the duration of the tour. Once dropping your car off in Ipswich you will need to catch the train to Norwich to start the tour. The tour will be point-to-point riding from Norwich to Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth to Saxmundham, then we catch the train to Ipswich before a circular trip on the final day. On the last day we will aim to arrive back at Ipswich at around 4:30pm. Please book a train that leaves Ipswich after 5pm on the last day. A luggage transfer will be provided for you on each day of the tour.

Highlights

- The tranquil waterways of the Norfolk Broads

- The stunning views of the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline

- the traffic-free trails and picturesque landscapes of the Suffolk Heathlands Area of Natural Beauty

- Historic Dunwich Abbey

What to Bring?

  • Cycling equipment
    (bicycle, bike lock, compulsory bike helmet, water bottle)

  • Spare inner tube for your bike

  • Suitable cycling clothing (bike shorts/leggings, top, jacket, sunglasses, cycling shoes - no jeans please).

  • Enough clothing for the evenings

What's to budget for?

  • Train tickets to/from Norwich/Ipswich and short ferry crossings

  • Purchasing extra meals, snacks and refreshments

  • Bike hire can be arranged if required

Price

Earlybird Single £445*
Earlybird Twin £385pp*
Full Payment - Single £495
Full Payment - Twin £425pp
Deposit £250

*Earlybird ends 28th Aug, 2022