Cycling in Wells-next-the-Sea
1 cycling route from Wells-next-the-Sea, England, United Kingdom, 90 km, 90 km mapped in all, with up to 441 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (5 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 59% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 90 km
- Biggest day
- 441 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 59% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Wells-next-the-Sea
Wells-next-the-Sea features a cycling route of 89.7 km that forms a loop, passing through places including Holkham, Burnham Overy, Burnham Market, and Docking among others. The route covers a broad area in England with a total elevation gain of 441 m, offering moderate climbing opportunities. Riders can reach neighbouring villages such as Sandringham, Dersingham, and South Creake along the route, which is almost entirely paved except for about 2% gravel or unpaved sections.
The route includes one railway station near the course, providing access options. Mainly taking place in July with temperatures around 16 °C, the route involves a significant amount of cycling (more than 50 km) on main roads without cycle lanes. The longest stretch without services is 12.2 km, so planning for sustenance and supplies is advisable.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
July with temperatures around 16 °C.
Terrain
The ride is mostly flat to rolling with a highest point at 92 m. The biggest climb is 2.1 km long starting at 55.9 km into the ride, gaining 50 m at an average gradient of 2.5% and a maximum of 4.5%. Roads are predominantly paved, with only a small portion of gravel or unpaved surfaces.