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East Of England

Castle Hedingham

Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Castle Hedingham

Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

Easy

38

riders

Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

01:41

37.1km

300m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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After 36.3 km for 153 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.12 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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6.56 km

Seven Acre Wood

Forest

3

8.64 km

The King's Head, Pebmarsh

Highlight • Pub

Bike friendly pub with loads of space in the garden for bikes.

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4

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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5

15.3 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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6

36.0 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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7

36.0 km

Magna Carta Sign at Castle Hedingham

Highlight • Monument

8

36.4 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

This Norman Castle was where the Magna Carter was signed.

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B

37.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

413 m

181 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

8.00 km

122 m

< 100 m

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Friday 14 August

25°C

16°C

26 %

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