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Middleton Cowboy Sculpture – Leiston Abbey loop from Bramfield

Middleton Cowboy Sculpture – Leiston Abbey loop from Bramfield

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Middleton Cowboy Sculpture – Leiston Abbey loop from Bramfield

02:27

52.0km

290m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.03 km

Middleton Cowboy Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

The Middleton Cowboy is the work of local metal worker Paul Richardson of "Steel Sculptures".

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13.9 km

Greenhouse Plantation

Forest

14.6 km

One of Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, according to English Heritage, Leiston Abbey has some remarkable architectural design.

These ruins date back to 1182 and was founded by Ranulf de Glanville, Henry II’s Chief Justiciar.

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18.8 km

St Lawrence Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A very picturesque church that comes complete with benches and an outside tap ready for the weary traveller

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33.0 km

View of Parham Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very rare high point in Suffolk with a great view down towards Parham

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44.1 km

St Michael's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This pretty Gothic church dates back to around the 15th century or earlier, although it was substantially rebuilt in 1860. The church is backed by the Suffolk Seed Drill Company which was founded in the village in the 19th century.

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52.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

13.7 km

866 m

723 m

443 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

13.6 km

651 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

26°C

17°C

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Middleton Cowboy Sculpture – Leiston Abbey loop from Bramfield

Yoxman Statue

Middleton Cowboy Sculpture

Leiston Abbey

St Lawrence Church

View of Parham Valley

St Michael's Church

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