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Cavendish Village – Clare Castle Country Park loop from Clare

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Cavendish Village – Clare Castle Country Park loop from Clare

Moderate

4.6

(16)

112

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Cavendish Village – Clare Castle Country Park loop from Clare

02:59

11.4km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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44 m

Clare Country Park

Highlight • River

Great Cafe, sausage rolls are amazing

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905 m

Flooded Area Near the River Stour

Highlight • Natural

Stour river was flooded, so we had to make a detour towards the end.

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3.83 km

Cavendish is one of those achingly picturesque English villages, with a traditional green and quaint thatched cottages. There is a trio of pubs in the village centre where you can find a meal and a bed for the night. The Stour Valley Path passes through the village, as it follows the River Stour from source to sea.

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6.22 km

The Five Bells, Cavendish

Highlight • Pub

Picturesque chocolate-box location standing above the wide village green.

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10.8 km

Clare Town Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The small Suffolk town of Clare is a delight to explore. It boasts independent shops, pubs, cafes, an historic Augustine priory and an 11th-century castle ruin, the centrepiece of Clare Castle Country Park. A hike up to the 60-foot (18 m) high castle motte rewards with great views across the town.

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11.2 km

Clare Castle Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Clare Castle Country Park is a beautiful place to explore. Top billing goes to its Norman Castle and the 60-foot (18 m) motte, which you can ascend for lovely views of the small town. The disused Stour Valley Railway station houses a charming cafe, while the wildlife-rich River Stour flows by.

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.72 km

2.55 km

888 m

237 m

180 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

3.80 km

1.02 km

942 m

844 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Cavendish Village – Clare Castle Country Park loop from Clare

The Antiques Shop Café

Clare Country Park

Flooded Area Near the River Stour

Riverbank Bridleway Rest Spot