Cycling in Blaxhall
Overview
The area offers very leisurely cycling as the countryside is mainly flat - making it great for families. Children will find the routes easy and great fun. Suffolk's flat countryside makes it ideal for exploration by bicycle. One of our favourite rides is out to Orford to enjoy its oysters and relaxed pace of life. Visit in high season and Orford Ness is a must. Formerly a nuclear detonator test site, it is wild, desolate and utterly beguiling in its beauty. If you can't wait until summer, climb the keep at Orford Castle one weekend to get a great view out over Europe's largest shingle spit.
What makes it special
- Great for families
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Watersports in Blaxhall
YHA Blaxhall is only eight miles from the sea. Nearby Blyth estuary offers a range of water sport options, or if you fancy hiring a boat the Norfolk Broads are just a short distance away.
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Walking and Rambling in Blaxhall
Blaxhall offers easy walking routes for everyone and provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy bird watching.
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Snape Maltings
Snape Maltings is home to a concert hall, fabulous shops and a thriving art scene with a number of galleries.
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Rendlesham Forest
A UFO trail to awake your imagination and take you to some of the areas connected to the UFO sighting in December 1980. Visit the Forestry Commision or the Visit East Anglia websites
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Orford Castle
Discover the secrets of one of England's most unusual keeps within the chambers of this fascinating polygonal tower. Visit the English Heritage website for Orford Castle.
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Orford Ness
Take a short boat trip to this wild and remote shingle spit and discover a landscape and history that will both delight and intrigue. Wander along Orford Beach and look at the old Atomic Weapons
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Framlingham Castle
A magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk. See the English Heritage website for more details
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Sutton Hoo
Well worth a trip to walk round the ancient burial mounds, visit the exhibition centre, and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo Saxon King and his treasured possessions. Vi
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Minsmere reserve
Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to excellent birdwatching hides. Visit the RSPB website
