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River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Colchester

Road cycling routes

East Of England

River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Colchester

Easy

4.7

(12)

86

riders

River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Colchester

01:33

36.1km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17 m for 14 m

After 36.1 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

7.56 km

Dedham Road

Highlight • Trail

Dedham Vale is an AONB that covers about 90 sq km crossing the Essex-Suffolk border. The River Stour winds its way through the valley, passing green rolling farmland.

John Constable …

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2

9.62 km

View of Dedham Vale National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dedham Vale is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that straddles the Essex-Suffolk border. The River Stour meanders through the valley, passing green rolling farmland and yellow fields of rapeseed.

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3

13.9 km

Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful food (can recommend burger) in an idyllic setting. Outdoor seating, animals to keep kids amused (and adults) whilst waiting for food. Wasn’t a long wait though. Very friendly and there’s a farm shop here too.

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4

15.3 km

River Stour at Dedham

Highlight • River

Lovely stop for a relaxing coffer

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5

15.4 km

Dedham Boathouse Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

6

15.8 km

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

Tip by

7

16.2 km

Dedham to Jupes Hill Road

Highlight • Cycleway

B

36.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

2.11 km

893 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

4.44 km

210 m

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

21°C

12°C

8 %

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