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Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – Flatford Granary loop from Manningtree

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Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – Flatford Granary loop from Manningtree

Moderate

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166

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Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – Flatford Granary loop from Manningtree

03:12

12.4km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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959 m

St Mary the Virgin Church, Lawford

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary’s is a pretty Grade I-listed church in peaceful surroundings on the outskirts of Lawford. It is constructed from flint, rubble, septaria, and brick, with limestone dressings and red …

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6.30 km

St Mary's Church, Dedham

Highlight • Religious Site

This church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin in 1492 when the present building was begun, is not the first church to have been built upon this site. There has …

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6.83 km

Dedham Lock

Highlight • River

Dedham Lock and its historic former mill were made famous by John Constable's stunning painting set here. His father owned and operated the mill, so Constable had an incredibly close …

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6.98 km

This riverside restaurant is the perfect place to stop for afternoon tea or a late lunch. Opening times:

Lunch
Tuesday to Sunday
12 till 2.30pm

Dinner
Tuesday to Saturday
6.30 till 9.30pm

For more information, visit: dedhamboathouse.com

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8.11 km

Fen Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beautiful Fen Bridge spans over the River Stour in the picturesque Stour Valley in Suffolk.

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8.75 km

Constable Walk Along the River Stour

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section takes you across open farmland with no barriers to separate walkers from the animals. Beware that there may be bulls grazing! Be sure to keep your furry friend on a lead.

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9.13 km

Bardfield Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

A short trip up the river and back really adds to the day if you have time

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9.29 km

Flatford Granary

Highlight • Monument

The Flatford Granary stored grain until the 19th century when flour milling became profitable. Owned by Golding Constable, it passed to his son Abram and was eventually sold to William Bentall in 1846.

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

4.28 km

2.02 km

1.27 km

417 m

Surfaces

4.89 km

2.27 km

1.74 km

1.32 km

1.18 km

994 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

6°C

31 %

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Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – Flatford Granary loop from Manningtree

St Mary the Virgin Church, Lawford

St Mary's Church, Dedham

Dedham Lock