St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt
St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt
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St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt
Hiking
4.6
(25)
Road cycling
4.4
(7)
Cycling
5.0
(4)
Running
5.0
(1)
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Dedham Vale National Landscape
Tips
August 10, 2018
Hiking
It was originally designed with a tower in mind, but it was never completed. Legend says that every time the builders stopped for the night, the devil tore it down. Whatever happened, the five bells, considered the heaviest in England, are now housed in a bell cage and still rung before each service.
August 27, 2022
Road cycling
Another unusual site is the bell cage - built as a temporary structure in 1531, it has withstood the test of time and it houses the heaviest peal of 5 in the world.
April 18, 2025
Cycling
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Best routes near St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt
4.9
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34
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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56
hikers
12.8km
03:18
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(4)
32
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 40 m
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