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Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Smallbridge Entry Ford loop from Sudbury

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Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Smallbridge Entry Ford loop from Sudbury

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Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Smallbridge Entry Ford loop from Sudbury

01:33

26.9km

200m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.7 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

Gravel Track Beside Lower Road

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a Great Alternative to using the road, This section of Lower road can get busy and being in a valley, there isn't much room to manoeuvre out the …

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3.08 km

Stour Valley Rolling Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely quiet stretch of road that run along the river Stour and offers some gentle rolling inclines. It is about the best you will get in Suffolk for climbing.

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10.6 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

Highlight • Historical Site

Straddling the beautiful River Stour – and therefore both Suffolk and Essex too – Bures a lovely village. Its medieval church of St Mary the Virgin is a fine sight. …

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10.8 km

Bluebell Woods at Arger Fen and Spouse's Vale Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A unique blend of ancient & regenerative woodlands, Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale is a dreamy & lush 49.7-hectare wood worth the visit.

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15.1 km

Heavy rain the day before I went past this one, so it was about 30cm deep and running fast, took the pedestrian option instead on my gravel bike.

It's a relatively steep descent down, so one to get prepared for.

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15.2 km

Arger Fen Ford

Highlight • River

Quite Slippery and Lots of Pot Holes both sides of the Ford. Very Quiet and Scenic Spot.

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26.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

1.48 km

989 m

347 m

233 m

232 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

3.18 km

820 m

432 m

388 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

20°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Smallbridge Entry Ford loop from Sudbury

Gravel Track Beside Lower Road

Stour Valley Rolling Hills

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

Bures Green and River Stour

Bluebell Woods at Arger Fen and Spouse's Vale Nature Reserve

Smallbridge Entry Ford

Arger Fen Ford

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