Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Bench by the River Stour loop from Hadleigh

Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Bench by the River Stour loop from Hadleigh

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Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Bench by the River Stour loop from Hadleigh

01:57

45.4km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Huffers Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great sandwich at Huffers. Cash only though…

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1.70 km

The Pedal House

Highlight • Rest Area

Local bike shop stocking Pinarello and Lapierre

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10.5 km

Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale

Highlight • Cycleway

The route meanders through the Suffolk countryside, passing through hamlets along the way, making use of tiny and ancient lanes.

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11.2 km

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Highlight • Pub

Good spot for Coffee and Cake

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11.3 km

Angel Inn Courtyard

Highlight • Pub

You know you're in the heart of affluent Constable Country when a village has not one but two gastro-pubs.

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14.6 km

Bench by the River Stour

Highlight • River

The bench by the Stour really is a nice spot if you need a stop. There's a tarmac path leading to it if you don't fancy off-roading across the grass.

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33.1 km

Little Howe

Forest

43.5 km

Brick Bridge over the River Brett

Highlight • Bridge

Across the River Brett and into Hadleigh - lots of places for lunch!

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45.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.1 km

4.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

13°C

7°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

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Comments

June 17, 2023,Alternate Bures route

It's pretty difficult to reach the dragon viewing point by road bike. Dismount once you turn at the sign for St Stephens Chapel. Never mind that it looks like an industrial complex, walk on down towards the private Chapel.