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 often featured the valley in his paintings, to the extent that the area is known as Constable Country.

Some of his Dedham Vale paintings are on display at the V&A Museum in London.

Neil Sneade

July 24, 2023

Road cycling

It's an ok enough stretch of road although not particularly special. There are many more scenic routes than this fairly anonymous stretch of tarmac.

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#1.

Constable Country from Sudbury to Flatford loop

101km

04:39

710m

Cycle 62.8 miles through Constable Country from Sudbury to Flatford, exploring Dedham Vale's landscapes and historic landmarks.

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Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – River Stour at Dedham loop from Colchester

48.3km

01:57

150m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Colchester

36.1km

01:33

150m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 50 m

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Monday 30 March

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35 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Langham, Colchester, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

River Colne Riverside Path

High Woods Country Park Lake

Bench by the River Stour

St Mary's Church, Dedham

Brick Bridge Over the River Brett

Chelsworth Bridge over the River Brett

St Andrew's Church and Bluebell Woods, Wormingford

Bluebell Woods at Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale Nature Reserve

The Pedal House

Ardleigh Reservoir

View of Abberton Reservoir

Hadleigh Railway Path

Dedham Road

#1.

Constable Country from Sudbury to Flatford loop

#2.

Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – River Stour at Dedham loop from Colchester

#3.

River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Colchester

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