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Alton Water
Alton Water is the largest area of inland water in Suffolk. Activities include:
- For those interested in wildlife, Alton Water Park hosts a variety of interesting waterfowl, especially in winter. New conservation zones and bird hides have been established to increase biodiversity with the help of local conservation volunteers.
- An eight-mile cycle and pedestrian route. This is hilly in places and can get muddy when we have rain.
- Fishing with bream and pike the most popular quarry. Day and season permits are available.
- Watersports Centre provides excellent sailing, windsurfing or diving facilities.
Stutton has the main car park is close to the visitor centre and all facilities including cafe. Other car parks are situated around the lake.
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Alton Water, Suffolk, Ipswich, Suffolk , United Kingdom
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