The Wolf Way
Start: Bury St Edmonds
Distance: 248 miles (399km)
Terrain: On/Off road
Bike Types: Gravel / Mountain bike
Grading: Easy / Moderate
GPX: Wolf Way GPX
The Wolf Way is a new 248 mile/400km circular cycling trail around Suffolk ideal for bike packing. The route was created by bike packers Chris Bower and Sharon Calton who were inspired by the Rebellion Way with help from Cycling Uk and Suffolk Council. The Wolf Way takes its name from the protector of St Edmund.
The route uses bridleways, byways, gravel tracks, cycle paths and quiet roads as it goes through Lowestoft, Southwold, Felixstowe, Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds.Its a route suitable for most cyclists with no steep climbs so is an ideal introduction to multi day cycling trips.
The Wolf Way is a relatively flat route with its highest point being only 375ft above sea level.There are some sandy section which need care. Its a great all year round route as there are no sections that are likely to be impassable with mud.
One unique feature of the Wolf Way is that there are seasonal / shorter variations which can be ridden.
Main Wolf Way: Between the months of April and September, you can take the Deben Ferry from Felixstowe Ferry to Bawdsey Quay.
Winter Wolf: From October to March, this version takes you via a coastal bridleway through Trimley Marshes.
East Wolf: a shorter route (171 miles/274km) that starts and finishes at Ipswich rail station, heading up the east coast to Ness Point then looping back via Ed Sheeran’s ‘Castle on the Hill’ in Framlingham.
Wolf Cub: this 60 mile/100km loop provides a taster of the Wolf Way which can be completed in a day by any reasonably competent cyclist.
There are lots of interesting sights to see along the way inlcuding
Bradfield Woods – an ancient woodland which is a site of special scientific interest.
Flying Fortress B17G crash site on the way to Thorpe Morieux.
Lavenham – a medieval town which has featured in Harry Potter films.
Cuckoo Hill – from where you can view the Bures Dragon carved into the hillside.
Rendlsham Forest – the site of a famous UFO siting near RAF Woodbridge
Leiston Gap – Sizewell B Power station
Southwold – see the famous pier
EuroVelo route 12 – a North Sea coastal route which goes across the seawall.
Hoxne – here the largest hoard of silver and gold coins were found.
Ensure you carry spares and tools for any roadside repairs, and check our guide to cycle shops in Suffolk for servicing, parts and emergency repairs along the route.
Wolf Way Route Map & GPX
Wolf Way Cycle-friendly Accommodation
Mill House, Sudbury. At Mill House Bed & Breakfast, the double bedrooms are large and comfortable. One with a balcony and river view, the other also overlooks the river. Each room has a private bathroom. Toiletries, hairdryer, towelling bathrobes, cotton sheets and feather quilts or blankets.
Castle View House, Framlingham. Two en-suite rooms with a locally sourced breakfast, off road parking and a safe place with cover for your bikes.
Poplar Hall, Frostenden. Quaint self-catering cottage, sleeps 2. Nestled in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, five minutes from Southwold.
The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham. Ten furnished rooms, continental buffet or cooked breakfast. Dinin room and cosy bar.
Argyll House, Westleton, Suffolk. Bed and breakfast. Secure cycle storage. Close to Minsmere nature reserve and sandy beaches at Walberswick.
Somerleyton Meadows, Herringfleet. Boutique holiday accommodation set in beautiful countryside overlooking the Waveney Valley.
South Beach B&B, Lowestoft. A 7 bedroom boutique bed & breakfast. Prime seafront location. Includes pre-ordered breakfast.
Wolf Way FAQs
Wolf Way Information
Cycle shops in Suffolk for repairs, servicing and spares.
