Local Walking & Cycling Routes

Local Walking & Cycling Routes

1.  Dog Excercise Area (365mtrs/0.2mi)

This is a short stroll to the Geldeston Village’s dog exercise area, also on the map is dropped pins where all the dog waste bins are in the village. If you would like to bring this map up on your phone’s Google Maps please click this link: Geldeston Dog Exercise Area

2.  Maisebrooke Farm Shop (2.5km/1.5mi)

A delightful route best suited to walking as you cross marshes and a foot bridge. Most of ths route is on unadopted dirt roads but there is a section that crosses the marshes and during periods of wet weather we recommend waterproof footwear/wellies, generally only a problem during the winter months. Maisebrooke Farm Shop is a cafe and shop you can read more about them on our Local Amenities page.  If you would like to bring this map up on your phone’s Google Maps please click this link: Maisebrooke Farm Shop

3.  Geldeston River and Church Circular (5.37km/3.33mi round)

A picturesque walk through our lovely Village of Geldeston, this route takes you mainly on footpaths along the Waveney River, near Mandy’s Famous Pickles (if you would like to stop and make a purchase or have a bite to eat), up to St Michael’s Church and through some hidden footpaths. If you would like to bring this map up on your phone’s Google Maps please click this link: Geldeston Circular

4.  Ellingham Mill (2.77km/1.72mi)

This route is suitable for cycling and takes you along the quiet Geldeston Road to Ellingham Mill, also passing Ellingham Church on your way. If you would like to bring this map up on your phone’s Google Maps please click this link: Ellingham Mill

5.  Bull of the Woods Brewery (4.54km/2.82mi)

This route is mainly on footpaths and is best suited for walking, please note that there is a crossing of a main A-road. There are some stunning views of the Waveney Valley on your ascent from the Old Yarmouth Road to the A143.  If you would like to bring this map up on your phone’s Google Maps please click this link: Bull of the Woods

6.  Geldeston to Beccles Circular (11.4km/7mi)

This route is mainly on footpaths and is best suited for walking, there are some on-road stretches but these are on quiet roads or where there is a verge to walk on. Nearly 3 miles of this walk is along the Waveney River.  If you would like to bring this map up on your phone’s Google Maps please click this link: Beccles River Circular

7.  Fen Farm Dairy (8km/5mi)

This route is suitable for cycling and takes you along mainly quiet back roads but there is a portion on slightly busier roads, so may not be suitable for inexperienced cyclers. Fen Farm Dairy has a Milk Shed Shop where you can purchase raw milk, butter (amazing!), cream, cheeses (including their famous Baron Bigod Brie), skyr yoghurt and fresh coffee out of a coffee machine. All of their products are produced on site where you can see the girls in the shed or the fields surrounding the farm. They also have some guest products such as Penny Bun Bakehouse bread and pastries, and some fresh and cured meat products. If you would like to bring this map up on your phone’s Google Maps please click this link:  Fen Farm Dairy