The Wolf Way is a 248 mile/400km cycling adventure around Suffolk. Winding its way around many of the best bridleways, byways, gravel tracks, cycle paths and quiet back roads, it takes in some of Suffolk’s most beautiful locations and hidden gems
The route is designed to be accessible to riders of all levels, guiding them into adventure riding through Suffolk’s stunning scenery.
From the earliest Neolithic settlements in Europe to the Roman cities of Ipswich and Dunwich, Suffolk has a fascinating history. The Wolf Way takes its name from the protector of St Edmund, whose legacy echoes around the whole of Suffolk and East Anglia in place names, monasteries and monuments. It picks up parts of the Icknield Way, one of the ancient ‘King’s Highways’ – wide sandy tracks forged in a time before land enclosure.
The route takes you through beautiful heathland rich with wildlife, like the stone-curlews at Cavenham Heath, wading birds at Minsmere, and Exmoor ponies helping to re-wild Knettishall Heath. Suffolk has 142 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and you’ll pass close by many of these on the ride. You'll also pay a visit to the most easterly location in the British Isles, at Ness Point in Lowestoft.
The terrain is best described as ‘undulating’. There is very little elevation, with the highest point a mere 375ft above sea level, and no steep climbs.
There are several sections that are very sandy (especially in dry weather) which might lead to a few squeals from those unfamiliar with sandy tracks. The sandy terrain through Breckland is well drained, making it ridable all year round.
East Anglia is one of the driest parts of the UK, but there are plenty of pubs and breweries on the route to quench your thirst, including the iconic St Peters Brewery built on the site of Flixton Priory dating back to 1280.
More information on the Wolf Way | Cycling UK
Route type: Long Distance Circular