Deben and Ore Byways

Description

57km cycling event starting from Debenham, Suffolk. Controls at Campsea Ashe and Debenham., plus 1 information control.

Explore the scenery of the Deben and Ore catchments on minor roads throughout, passing through charming villages, Framlingham, Charsfield, Monewden, Cretingham and others.

You'll climb out to the Deben valley from near its source and pass through Earl Soham to Framlingham, near the source of the Ore, with views over the mere to the castle. To Cransford village and passing Parham airfield to cross the Ore via a footbridge or ford at Marlesford. Refreshments at the renowned Campsea Ashe station cafe before the delightful wooded lane crossing the Deben at Loudham. Then the charming villages of Pettistree, Charsfield to Cretingham, returning close to the Deben along Thorpe Lane.

Event Date and Location

Distance:
50 km (57 km) in 4h34
Time:
10:00 to finish by 14:34
Starting from:
Debenham, Suffolk
Fee:
£9.00

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NON-MEMBERS are welcome but need to register first. This is free - we ask you to do this so we can verify your contact details. You only need to register once and can then enter multiple events or in future convert to paid membership.

PARENTAL CONSENT is required for entrants under 18 years of age. This can be declared by the parent/guardian making an online entry on behalf of the under 18 rider. Otherwise, although an entry can be made online, the parent/guardian should complete and sign the parental consent form available here. More information about event entry terms related to under 18 year olds is here.

Event Information

Speed:
12.5-25 km/h
Climb:
0m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Audax Club East Suffolk
Audax Points:
0.5
Event No:
23-764

Organiser Information

Organiser:
David Coupe
Email:
coupeaudax@gmail.com
Phone:
n/a
Website:

The following extra information has been provided by the event organiser

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Routesheet:
Download routesheet (.pdf) updated 8 04 2023
GPS:
Download GPS (.gpx) updated 6 04 2023

Facilities

Camping near start
Camping near start
GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
Parking at start
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Free or reasonably priced refreshments at start &/or finish
Showers
Showers
Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start

Start Location

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Route Map

Deben and Ore Byways

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