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Cavendish Village – Clare Castle Country Park loop from Cavendish

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Braintree
Pentlow

Cavendish Village – Clare Castle Country Park loop from Cavendish

Moderate

4.7

(17)

118

hikers

Cavendish Village – Clare Castle Country Park loop from Cavendish

03:00

11.4km

100m

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: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

122 m

Cavendish Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Cavendish is one of those achingly picturesque English villages, with a traditional green and quaint thatched cottages. There is a trio of pubs in the village centre where you can find a meal and a bed for the night. The Stour Valley Path passes through the village, as it follows the River Stour from source to sea.

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2

273 m

The Five Bells, Cavendish

Highlight • Pub

Picturesque chocolate-box location standing above the wide village green.

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3

4.83 km

Clare Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The small Suffolk town of Clare is a delight to explore. It boasts independent shops, pubs, cafes, an historic Augustine priory and an 11th-century castle ruin, the centrepiece of Clare Castle Country Park. A hike up to the 60-foot (18 m) high castle motte rewards with great views across the town.

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4

5.20 km

Tuckermans

Highlight • Cafe

Great little place to stop for Coffee and Cake! Takeaway only.

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5

5.29 km

Smalltown Coffee Bar, Clare

Highlight • Cafe

Now in a new and much better location on the High Street in Clare. Pastry lovers (and coffee lovers) should make a trip to Small Town a priority!

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6

5.48 km

Clare Castle Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Clare Castle Country Park is a beautiful place to explore. Top billing goes to its Norman Castle and the 60-foot (18 m) motte, which you can ascend for lovely views of the small town. The disused Stour Valley Railway station houses a charming cafe, while the wildlife-rich River Stour flows by.

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7

6.36 km

Stour river was flooded, so we had to make a detour towards the end.

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8

9.29 km

B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

3.70 km

2.16 km

962 m

486 m

329 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

3.79 km

1.22 km

1.02 km

803 m

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Sunday 10 May

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25 %

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