バーナーディストンでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

If you're hoping to use this for a train-bike tour, there haven't been any trains at this station since 1967! Very distinctive location inside the grounds of Clare Castle though (now a country park).

lovely café right at the train station with lots of bike racks and outdoor seating for a summer cycling stop.

Still flooded in March 2024 but we managed to walk through with our waterproof boots

Stour river was flooded, so we had to make a detour towards the end.

The small Suffolk town of Clare is a delight to explore. It boasts independent shops, pubs, cafes, an historic Augustine priory and an 11th-century castle ruin, the centrepiece of Clare Castle Country Park. A hike up to the 60-foot (18 m) high castle motte rewards with great views across the town.

Clare Castle Country Park is a beautiful place to explore. Top billing goes to its Norman Castle and the 60-foot (18 m) motte, which you can ascend for lovely views of the small town. The disused Stour Valley Railway station houses a charming cafe, while the wildlife-rich River Stour flows by.

The traditional Suffolk village of Stoke-by-Clare is nestled on the banks of the River Stour and was once home to a Benedictine priory. Today, it is a peaceful village with a church, village hall, tennis courts and a pub, the Lion, which serves good food. The Stour Valley Path passes through the heart of the village.

Baythorne Hall is a grand residence that stands proud on the hill above the River Stour as the centrepiece of the Grade II-listed Baythorne Park Estate. The Estate is privately owned and boasts 48 acres (19.5 ha) of parkland, around 60 acres (24 ha) of woodland within its grounds. The Stour Valley Path crosses the estate on its way towards Stoke-by-Clare.