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River Stour at Dedham – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Stratford St. Mary

River Stour at Dedham – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Stratford St. Mary

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River Stour at Dedham – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Stratford St. Mary

04:01

94.6km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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363 m

River Stour at Dedham

Highlight • River

Lovely stop for a relaxing coffer

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817 m

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

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7.68 km

White Bridge over the River Stour

Highlight • Bridge

The lowest crossing on the River Stour, next to the tidal sluices separating the river from the estuary, and also the border between Essex and Suffolk. Originally the site of a timber bridge which was bleached white by the salt.

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15.8 km

Royal Hospital School Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

It looks like you’re riding through a period village but it’s actually all part of the grounds and buildings of a boarding school connected with the Royal Navy. Impressive Queen Anne-style architecture.

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16.1 km

Prince Wood

Forest

26.8 km

View of Felixstowe Docks Cranes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view across the estuary of the impressive cranes lining Felixstowe Docks as you head south towards Shotley Gate.

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27.9 km

Shotley Pier and Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Shotley Pier was built in 1894 to enable the Royal Mail to travel between Shotley Gate and Harwich. As well as mail, coal, munitions and sailors also travelled on its …

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27.9 km

The Bristol Arms

Highlight • Pub

The pub is now open and table service outside. So you don’t have to leave your bike. Remember not to eat too much. As it’s a straight hill climb from the start back home.

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68.7 km

T@Patricia's Cafe, Harwich Seafront

Highlight • Cafe

With outdoor tables overlooking the Harwich sea front as well as indoor seating. Great spot to enjoy the view over a coffee and cake. Open til 4pm weekdays, 5pm weekends.

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94.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.5 km

11.2 km

2.39 km

370 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

84.5 km

10.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

34°C

14°C

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River Stour at Dedham – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Stratford St. Mary

River Stour at Dedham

Dedham Village

White Bridge over the River Stour

Royal Hospital School Clock Tower

View of Felixstowe Docks Cranes

Shotley Pier and Marina

The Bristol Arms

T@Patricia's Cafe, Harwich Seafront

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