Cycling in East Anglia: 21 Hand-picked Rides

Following the format of Cycling in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, this new Bradt guide brings East Anglia to life on two wheels. With 21 routes designed for beginners and leisure cyclists, it covers the best of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire — from quiet fenland lanes to coastal paths, forest trails and historic market towns.

Each ride comes with clear directions, OS Explorer map references, National Cycle Network links and full National Grid Reference coordinates. Every route is also mapped on komoot, giving riders access to elevation profiles, surface details and turn‑by‑turn navigation straight from their phone.

East Anglia — that distinctive bulge on England’s east coast — is a region of big skies, broads, fens and marshes. Despite its closeness to London and the Midlands, it remains one of the quietest corners of the UK. Its history runs deep: from Paleolithic settlements to Viking and Roman invasions, from medieval churches to windmills and waterways. And with its flat terrain, traffic‑free lanes and extensive cycle network, it’s perfect for exploring by bike.

Most routes are around 30km, ideal for a relaxed half‑day outing. Nineteen of the twenty‑one rides are circular, keeping logistics simple, and several can be linked for longer adventures. Highlights include Sandringham, Wells, Holkham, Norwich, the Norfolk Broads, Bungay, Thetford Forest, Ixworth, Diss, Southwold, Walberswick, Orford, Sutton Hoo, Ely, Newmarket and Grafham Water.

From gentle rambles through sleepy villages to more energetic off‑road circuits, this guide is packed with inspiration for cyclists of all ages and energy levels.