Regional Cycle Route 41 in Suffolk runs from Snape to Bramfield through the Suffolk Coast and Heaths, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Links to

• National Cycle Route 1 at Felixstowe and also near Bruisyard
• NCR 51 at Felixstowe
• RCR 42 at Snape

Woodbridge | Waldringfield | Kirton | Felixstowe

Leaving Woodbridge, the route follows quiet lanes south through the Deben valley, skirting the riverside near Waldringfield before continuing via Kirton into Felixstowe on minor roads and shared‑use paths.^[1][2]

Felixstowe | Felixstowe Ferry | Bawdsey | Hollesley | Orford | Snape

From Felixstowe, head to Felixstowe Ferry for the short seasonal crossing of the River Deben.^[3] On the Bawdsey side the route passes Bawdsey Manor—site of early British radar development—where the historic Transmitter Block opens to visitors on selected days.^[4] Continue on quiet lanes/tracks toward Hollesley; north of the village either take the hand‑hauled seasonal Butley Ferry across the Butley River (cycles carried individually; tandems usually not accepted) or follow the signed inland alternative via Chillesford.^[5] From Orford continue on‑road to Snape and Snape Maltings, with optional estuary links via Iken.^[6]

This section runs within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape (AONB); the Sailors’ Path and Snape/Alde estuary waymarked routes provide mapped alternatives and connections.^[7][8] From Snape, continue to National Cycle Route 1 near Bruisyard, or turn east on Regional Route 42 toward Minsmere to rejoin NCR 1 south of Halesworth.^[9][10]

Snape | Sweffling | Bruisyard

From Snape, follow minor lanes via Sweffling to Bruisyard to link with National Cycle Route 1; signing uses standard blue cycle waymarks on the lane network.^[11]

• OpenStreetMap cycle mapping for route 41 area
• Tourist Information from Visit Suffolk' about cyclings along the coast
• Discover Suffolk Coast and heaths
• Get Cycling in Suffolk
• Map from Sustrans