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Gipping Valley Path – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

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East Of England

Gipping Valley Path – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

Moderate

2

hikers

Gipping Valley Path – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

03:40

14.1km

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

23 m

Ruins Near Stowmarket

Highlight • Historical Site

2

3.17 km

Gravel Climb on the Approach to Needham Market

Highlight • Cycleway

Good little kicker and breaks up any road ride. Pick your route carefully, some of the stones are sharp.

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3

8.84 km

View of Shrubland Hall Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely pond overlooked by a tower.

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4

12.0 km

Wooden Footbridge

Highlight • Other

route is shut!

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5

12.6 km

Gipping Valley Path

Highlight • Trail

6

13.5 km

Ice Ice Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Espresso for your overnight Dun Run needs. Also sells Cannoli, 2023 cannoli were good... but 2024 ones weren't great :) Stop here for coffee though!

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7

13.5 km

Needham Lake

Highlight • Lake

Needham Lake is the site of a Local Nature Reserve - with wetland areas, meadows and a small woodland. It's home to a variety of wildlife.

Needham Lake has been …

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B

14.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

3.33 km

3.15 km

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.33 km

3.23 km

2.69 km

2.34 km

1.42 km

1.05 km

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

7°C

77 %

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