Following the same format as Bradt's Cycling in Cornwall & the Isles of
Scilly, this new cycling guide to East Anglia offers 21 routes for
beginners and 'leisure cyclists', covering Norfolk, Suffolk and
Cambridgeshire. Each ride includes comprehensive directions, as well as
background features on local history, wildlife and culture. All are
linked to OS Explorer maps and relevant National Cycle Network routes
(NCN), and include National Grid Reference (NGR) coordinates. In
addition, each route has been mapped on route planning and navigation
app komoot, where readers can find detailed route insights including an
elevation profile and waytype and surface information. Using the komoot
app for iOS or Android, readers can also use their smartphones to
navigate each route.East Anglia, the snail-like bulge protruding off the
back of the United Kingdom's east coast, is a vast flatland of broads,
fens and marshes, stretched out under a wide sky. Despite its proximity
to London and the Midlands, and its continental ferry links, it is one
of the quietest regions in the country. The ancient kingdom of the
Angles is also its oldest inhabited region, from Paleolithic times to
subsequent Viking and Roman invasions; its wetlands tamed with canals
and windmills and built over with hundreds of medieval churches. With
its level, traffic-free lanes, and network of dedicated cycle routes,
this is also an ideal destination for exploring by bike.Most of the
rides are around 30 kilometres long, ideal for a half-day outing. 19 out
of the 21 routes are loop circuits, making travel hassle-free, and
several are adjacent so can be linked, for more energetic cyclists
wanting a longer challenge. Places covered include Sandringham, Wells,
Holkham, Norwich, the Norfolk Broads, Bungay, Thetford Forest, Ixworth,
Diss, Southwold, Walberswick, Orford, Sutton Hoo, Ely, Newmarket and
Graffham Water.Its long, sandy beaches and traditional seaside resorts
have made East Anglia one of the UK's favourite holiday destinations.
From rambles around sleepy villages to adrenalin-rush mountain bike
circuits, this guide will be packed with inspiration for cyclists of all
ages and energy levels.
