Cambridge to the Coast
This scenic six-day cycle holiday takes you from the historic spires of Cambridge to the seaside town of Southwold. Along the way, you’ll pedal through medieval towns and picturesque villages, enjoying some of East Anglia’s beautiful countryside. With some incredible heritage sites along the way, this trip is the perfect blend of history, culture and coast.
Renowned for its wide-open horizons and breathtaking sunsets, East Anglia combines vast, flat expanses with rolling countryside and stretches of unspoiled coastline. Your journey will capture both the tranquil and the lively sides of England’s east – from the charming village of Lavenham with its half-timbered houses, to the quirky, colourful seaside towns of Suffolk.
Key Facts
Total Distance: 163 miles/261 km
Difficulty: Easy
Tour Duration: 7 nights, 6 days cycling
Suitability: Touring, leisure, electric or gravel bike
Navigation: Guided – group tour, led by a tour guide
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Highlights
Highlights
- Wander the beautiful gardens in Bury St Edmunds
- Visit historic houses and discover centuries of English heritage
- Take in the timeless countryside around Flatford Mill, made famous by Constable’s paintings
- Enjoy fresh fish along the beach front in Aldeburgh
- Sail on the Peter Pan lake in Thorpeness
- Take the ferry from Walberswick across the estuary to Southwold
Points of interest
- Bottisham Airfield museum – World War II history – wartime artefacts, vintage aircraft displays and stories of the men and women who served there.
- Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill – a beautiful house filled with art and antiques, stunning formal gardens and a working Lode Mill
- Bury St Edmunds Cathedral & Gardens and medieval abbey ruins
- Kentwell Hall – stunning Tudor manor house surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.
- Melford Hall – historic stately home with gardens and parkland, period interiors
- Flatford Mill – picturesque watermill on the River Stour, famous as the inspiration for John Constable’s paintings
- Gainsborough House – the birthplace of celebrated painter, Thomas Gainsborough, this historic house showcases exhibitions about his life and work, and has a lovely garden cafe.
- “House in the Clouds” – a quirky and iconic landmark in Thorpeness, known for its unusual design and whimsical history.
- Sutton Hoo – Anglo-Saxon burial site overlooking the River Deben
Location
- Cambridge – Famous worldwide for its prestigious university – think cobbled streets, riverside walks and punting
- Bury St Edmunds – historic market town, with boutique shops, plenty of cafes and traditional pubs
- Lavenham – England’s finest medieval village, with over 300 half-timbered buildings, and a magnificent wool church
- Aldeburgh – seaside town with a shingle beach, independent shops and cafés.
- Thorpeness – a quirky seaside village, with colourful houses and seaside
- Tour guide for duration of trip
- Mechanic and support vehicle for the duration of trip
- Ensuite accommodation arranged for you
- Breakfast included at each hotel
- Bikes – standard or electric
- Bicycle equipment – pannier bags, rack pack, phone holder, water bottle holder, power bank, basic tool kits
- Bike fitting – we meet you in person to set up the bikes for you, ensuring your comfort and safety
- Route guide – never get lost with our detailed route, available to follow in an easy-to-use app
- Door to door luggage transfers
- Lunches every day
- First night and last night dinner
- Entrance to Anglesey Abbey, garden and Lode Mill
- Entrance to Melford Hall
- Entrance to Sutton Hoo
- Ferry from Walberswick to Southwold
- Southwold brewery tour
How fit will I need to be?
The holiday routes are designed to help explore the area and you don’t need to be a super fit athlete to enjoy the ride! These are family friendly routes
Is this tour suitable for children?
This really depends on your child; you will know the answer to this better than we do. The routes are family friendly, but you will need to pedal during the day.
What if we break down?
We supply basic breakdown kit tools to help you get back on the road, but we will of course come and see you if you get stuck and need help.
How does luggage transfer work?
We collect your bags from the hotel and move them to your next accommodation. Where possible we take your bags into your rooms.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is included each day with your accommodation. You will have the option of a full English (cooked breakfast) or cereals and pastries.
Where will I stay?
In carefully selected accommodation on the route, all booked in advance by us. We will confirm accommodation with you prior to your arrival. Expect a mix of luxury and comfort.
Will anyone from your team meet me?
100% we will meet you on the day you start your tour and will try to meet you each day to collect your luggage. We also like to call the hotels each night to ensure you have arrived safely and check if there is anything we can help with.
Bikes and Equipment
We use high quality bikes, with both standard and electric bikes available. All bikes are fully serviced and set up for your safety and comfort. Attached are water bottle holders, phone holders, power banks, GPS app travel guide and routes, rear pannier bags are supplied as standard as well as a touring pack to help carry small items of luggage or shopping picked up along the way.
