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East Of England

River Stour at Dedham – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Long Melford

Road cycling routes

East Of England

River Stour at Dedham – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Long Melford

Moderate

45

riders

River Stour at Dedham – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Long Melford

04:32

103km

710m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.83 km

Stour Valley Rolling Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely quiet stretch of road that run along the river Stour and offers some gentle rolling inclines. It is about the best you will get in Suffolk for climbing.

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2

23.3 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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3

29.0 km

Dedham Road

Highlight • Trail

Dedham Vale is an AONB that covers about 90 sq km crossing the Essex-Suffolk border. The River Stour winds its way through the valley, passing green rolling farmland.

John Constable …

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4

34.3 km

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

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5

34.7 km

River Stour at Dedham

Highlight • River

Lovely stop for a relaxing coffer

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6

45.5 km

Polstead Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

The name Polstead means place by the pool. The benches by the village pond are a great spot to rest and enjoy the peace of a classic Suffolk village, surrounded by history, and picture perfect timber-framed and thatched cottages.

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77.7 km

Redfield Grove

Forest

8

89.9 km

Smalltown Coffee | Bread

Highlight • Cafe

Bike-friendly artisan village bakery and cafe with seating. Amazing cinnamon buns. Open til 3.30 (3pm Sundays); closed Mon & Tue.

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9

101 km

Liston Green and Peasants' Revolt Site

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

quiet road

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B

103 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.7 km

4.29 km

2.36 km

559 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.9 km

18.9 km

149 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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15°C

18 %

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