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Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

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Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

01:38

36.4km

290m

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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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

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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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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15.3 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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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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36.0 km

Magna Carta Sign at Castle Hedingham

Highlight • Monument

36.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

7.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

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Stour Valley Rolling Hills – Hedingham Castle loop from Castle Hedingham

Little Maplestead Round Church

The King's Head, Pebmarsh

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

Stour Valley Rolling Hills

Hedingham Castle

Magna Carta Sign at Castle Hedingham

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