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Bures Dragon Chalk Figure – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

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Bures Dragon Chalk Figure – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

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Bures Dragon Chalk Figure – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

03:20

57.8km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.16 km

Little Maplestead Round Church

Highlight • Historical Site

One of only four medieval round churches left in England. Easily seen from the road.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Maplestead

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6.60 km

Seven Acre Wood

Forest

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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17.1 km

Bures Dragon Chalk Figure

Highlight • Structure

Bures Dragon is a striking natural landmark located on a hillside in Dedham Vale. It's a large earth sculpture created in the 1970s and symbolises the area's folklore.

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42.7 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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44.6 km

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

essexghosthunters.co.uk/haunted-places/essex/borley-rectory

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55.8 km

Kendallscroft Grove

Forest

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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57.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

2.77 km

2.51 km

1.16 km

1.02 km

924 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

25.1 km

1.99 km

1.81 km

1.35 km

297 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Bures Dragon Chalk Figure – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

Little Maplestead Round Church

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

Bures Dragon Chalk Figure

Nethergate Brewery & Taproom

Borley Church

Hedingham Castle

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