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East Of England

Bures to Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale loop — Dedham Vale

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Bures to Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale loop — Dedham Vale

Moderate

4.9

(13)

50

hikers

Bures to Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale loop — Dedham Vale

02:35

9.63km

110m

Hiking

Embark on the Bures to Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale loop, a moderate hike spanning 6.0 miles (9.6 km) with an elevation gain of 370 feet (113 metres), typically completed in 2 hours and 34 minutes. You will traverse gentle rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and fertile farmland, enjoying picturesque views…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Dedham Vale AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

529 m

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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2

5.40 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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9.63 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

1.79 km

1.35 km

716 m

147 m

Surfaces

7.29 km

1.21 km

940 m

182 m

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