Welcome to Discover Suffolk, Suffolk County Council's official countryside website for walks and cycle routes in Suffolk. Within this website you will find inspiration on everything from a riverside stroll for all the family to a day long hike along secluded valleys. From the Brecks to the Sandlings and from the Broads to the estuaries, Suffolk is a county best explored on foot, from a bicycle or on the back of a horse. With over 5,000km of waymarked paths, two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, long distance footpaths and national cycle routes, Suffolk offers a wealth of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Click on the Interactive Suffolk Map and download over 50 circular walks, long distance walking trails and cycle routes. Find information on all of Suffolk's country parks, nature reserves and picnic sites. With its seaside heritage, historic wool towns, ancient landscapes and many hidden gems, Suffolk is both a special and unique place to visit.
The King’s Forest Rides are two circular routes mostly off-road, through and around forest, heathland and farmland. A cycle link to Bury St. Edmunds railway station is also possible, from where there are regular train services from Cambridge, Ipswich, Newmarket and Stowmarket.All of the off-road routes are on public bridleways or byways and all can be used by walkers, cyclists or horse riders. Routes have been described mainly for cycling and some sections can be quite challenging.