Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed from the new Bloor Homes at Felixstowe.
Felixstowe town centre can be accessed in under 10 minutes via High Street, with Trimley train station taking just over 5 minutes to reach. When considering traffic and the time it can take to park, cycling may be quicker than a journey by car in peak times.
If you’re a more experienced rider with confidence travelling on roads, it takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre of Ipswich, where further amenities and transport links are available.
High Street, that runs to the south of Bloor Homes at Felixstowe, forms part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) route 51 – a long-distance route that connects several cities in Southern England. Beginning in Oxford and finishing in Felixstowe, passing through Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, the route offers a wonderful way to explore the surrounding countryside. If you use route 51 to cycle to Ipswich it may take slightly longer than using the main roads but it is predominately traffic free, which might make it a more attractive option!
Many of the other local roads are residential in nature with low speeds, making them relatively beginner friendly. You can check out our guide to road cycling if you feel unsure.
For more information on cycling in the local area visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
You can also use Suffolk On Board’s handy online journey planner to plan your journeys that combine bike with other modes. Simply set your options for modes of travel you can use, how long you’d be willing to cycle and let the planner do the rest!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic has for many people become an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.