Wolf Way

Our Wolf Way guided leisure trip takes place in the county of Suffolk - the 'hidden jewel' of the English countryside, with its stunning landscapes, wild heathland, sandy beaches, and rich history. The Wolf Way takes its name from the protector of St Edmund, the former patron saint of England, whose legacy echoes around the whole of Suffolk and East Anglia in place names, monasteries and monuments. From exploring some of Europe's earliest Neolithic settlements to riding along the seafront at the UK's most easterly point in Lowestoft, this circular route takes in the best sights and routes the county has to offer.

The Wolf Way was initially set up by cycling adventure enthusiasts Chris Bower and Sharon Calton, who were inspired to create a route to showcase the great riding in their home county of Suffolk. With help and advice from Cycling UK and Suffolk County Council, they came up with a stunning and accessible multi-day adventure exploring Suffolk’s varied landscape and deep history. Skedaddle’s Suffolk: Wolf Way holiday is a variation of the original, altered with Chris and Sharon’s input, which aims to be a less technical option, making it more accessible to leisure riders and hybrid bikes.

The start and end point of this holiday is the historic market and cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds, which is easily accessible by road and rail. Over six days and 270 miles (430km), we will pedal our way from Bury to the former Roman cities of Ipswich and Dunwich, then head up the east coast before riding inland to the market town of Beccles, and along the River Waveney. We'll briefly dip into the bordering county of Norfolk, at Thetford, before finally returning to Bury St Edmunds via the River Lark.

Highlights

• Enjoying a variety of trails, from bridleways to quiet roads
• Exploring some of the earliest Neolithic settlements in Europe
• Discovering the Roman cities of Ipswich and Dunwich
• Discovering Bury St Edmunds Abbey, the burial place of King Edmund
• Reaching the most easterly location in the British Isles: Ness Point in Lowestoft
• Visiting Sutton Hoo, the Anglo-Saxon burial ground and ship
• Pedalling along the breathtaking Suffolk coastline

The route is a diverse mix of mostly quiet country lanes, byways, cycle paths, and bridleways, with some sections on muddy and sandy paths and unpaved forest tracks, which have been included to add to the diversity and enjoyment of our cycling journey. Although there aren't many significant climbs, and we do not go above 120m (400ft) above sea level, there is still a good amount of undulation, and daily distances range between 40 and 54 miles (64-87km). Although this route isn't officially part of Cycling UK's network, your booking still supports their efforts. When you book this holiday, you'll have the option to donate to Cycling UK to help maintain this route and others like it. Additionally, Skedaddle will contribute a donation for every mile our customers ride on the Wolf Way.

The Wolf Way is also available as a private departure for groups of friends, colleagues, families or anyone else! If our standard dates don't work, if you'd like a slightly altered itinerary just for your group please give us a call for a chat.