The White Horse, Edwardstone – Nethergate Brewery & Taproom loop from Castle Hedingham

The White Horse, Edwardstone – Nethergate Brewery & Taproom loop from Castle Hedingham

Moderate

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The White Horse, Edwardstone – Nethergate Brewery & Taproom loop from Castle Hedingham

02:46

57.8km

390m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.59 km

Seven Acre Wood

Forest

8.67 km

The King's Head, Pebmarsh

Highlight • Pub

Bike friendly pub with loads of space in the garden for bikes.

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14.8 km

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little descent from here into the town, but watch out for the climb out of the town as the route takes you into Dedham Vale AONB!

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15.8 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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26.9 km

White Hart Inn Café

Highlight • Pub

Ideal spot to enjoy a peaceful village. Café with a great selection.
Nice to sit down next to the beautiful river.

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29.9 km

The White Horse, Edwardstone

Highlight • Restaurant

Tucked away free house & a CAMRA staple adjacent to a craft brewery. Has its own campsite - perfect for bikepackers.

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42.0 km

Nethergate Brewery & Taproom

Highlight • Pub

If your ride finishes in Long Melford this is a good place to end it. Great on-site bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a lovely beer garden.

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44.0 km

The infamous ‘Borley Rectory’ was demolished in 1944 but recent activity is still reported.. the old rectory was positioned just opposite the church.

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57.3 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!

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