Nayland Village – Bench by the River Stour loop from Stoke by Nayland

Nayland Village – Bench by the River Stour loop from Stoke by Nayland

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Nayland Village – Bench by the River Stour loop from Stoke by Nayland

01:44

38.6km

230m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

756 m

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Highlight • Pub

Good spot for Coffee and Cake

Tip by

883 m

Angel Inn Courtyard

Highlight • Pub

You know you're in the heart of affluent Constable Country when a village has not one but two gastro-pubs.

Tip by

3.60 km

Nayland is a characterful Suffolk village in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With its 15-century buildings, timber-framed houses and the pretty St James Church, there's a lot to admire. The church is home to 'Christ Blessing the Bread and Wine', one of John Constable's famous paintings.

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4.36 km

Bench by the River Stour

Highlight • River

The bench by the Stour really is a nice spot if you need a stop. There's a tarmac path leading to it if you don't fancy off-roading across the grass.

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5.13 km

Little Horkesley Burn

Highlight (Segment) • Other

25.9 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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26.9 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.

Walkers can refuel at one of two pubs – the Three Horseshoes or the Eight Bells – and find accommodation at the Old Manse B&B.

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37.1 km

Little Howe

Forest

37.9 km

Nayland to Stoke-by-Nayland Climb

Highlight • Climb

The climb from Nayland kicks up to 10% before descending and climbing again into Stoke-by-Nayland. The lane is very narrow though and the surface in poor condition, with numerous potholes as well as large piles of loose sand and stones, particularly on the corner at the bottom of the middle descent. Caution strongly advised if you're on road tyres.

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38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

1.55 km

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.0 km