Low intensity cycling groups

Free 1-hour local health bike rides from key locations in Lowestoft and Ipswich.

Please see below for details about each ride.

Please note, in order to take part in our group cycling, participants must be registered and have received confirmation in advance of the session.

Get in touch to find out more or register!

01473 260060

Lowestoft

Normanston Park, Peto Way, NR32 2QB

Introductory group cycle: 11:15am – 12:45pm

Round trip is 2 miles

Meet at Normanston Park car park for 11:15am

Free drink at Waterlane Leisure Centre, Lowestoft, NR32 2NH


2%

Path

93%

Cycleway

5%

Street

50%

Asphalt surface

50%

Paved

50ft

Incline and decline

Designated cycle lane

Routes can be adapted for various abilities

Car parking at Normanston Park main car park (free)

Toilets available

Cycling equipment available on request


Please note this route taken is from A-B and return on the same route. Multiple stops are available on route.

Sparrows Nest, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1XG

Introductory group cycle: 11:15am – 12:45pm

Distance is 1.7 miles

Meet at Whapload Road car park for 11:15am (opposite Sparrows Nest)

Free drink at Martello Café (top of Sparrows Nest park)


3%

Path

81%

Cycleway



11%

Road

5%

Street



14%

Asphalt surface

86%

Paved

25ft

Incline and decline

No designated cycle lanes

Wheelchair accessible

Car parking along Whapload Road and Whapload car park (free)

Toilets available

Cycling equipment available on request


Please note this route taken is from A-B and return on the same route. The numbers in between reflect the order of the route from checkpoint A to 1 to 2 to finish at checkpoint B. Multiple stops are available on route.

Kensington Gardens, Kensington Road, Lowestoft, NR33 OHY

Introductory group cycle: 11:15am – 12:45pm

Distance is 1.9 miles

Meet at top end of Kensington Road for 11:15am

Free drink at Thatch Café, Kirkley Cliff Rd, Lowestoft, NR33 0BY


100%

Cycleway





28%

Unpaved

72%

Paved

25ft

Incline and decline

Designated cycle lane

Wheelchair accessible

Car Parking along Kirkley cliff Road (B1532), Kensington Road, and Rectory Road (free)

Toilets available

Cycling equipment available on request


Please note this route taken is from A-B and return on the same route. Multiple stops are available on route.

Ipswich

Murray Park, Murray Road 136, Ipswich, IP3 9JL

Introductory group cycle: 11:15am – 12:45pm

Distance is 1.5 miles

Meet at Murrayside Community Centre car park for 11:15am

Free drink at Holywell Park Café, Cliff Lane, IP3 0PQ


90%

Street

10%

Road



90%

Asphalt surface

10%

Path

25ft

Incline and decline

Car parking at Murrayside Community Centre car park, Ipswich, IP3 9JL (free)

Toilets available

Cycling equipment available on request


The route taken is from A-B and return on the same route. The numbers in between reflect the order of the route only. Multiple stops are available on route.

Christchurch Park, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, IP1 3JL

Introductory group cycle: 11:15am – 12:45pm

Distance is 1.5 miles

Meet at Christchurch Park Visitor Centre via Bolton Lane entrance for 11:15am

Free drink at Grazing Sheep Café, 15 regatta quay, Ipswich, IP4 1FH


41%

Cycleway

59%

Road



69%

Asphalt surface

31%

Paved

50ft

Incline and decline

Disabled parking at Christchurch Park entry

Car parking at Bolton Lane (B1077) and Park Road (free)

Toilets available

Cycling equipment available on request


The route taken is from A-B and return on the same route. Multiple stops are available on route.