Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.23 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt

Highlight • Religious Site

Whilst people have been worshipping on this spot for over 1,000 years, this beautiful church was originally built somewhere around 1350, nearly 700 years ago.

It was originally designed with …

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27.7 km

Hadleigh Railway Walk

Highlight • Trail

Old railway line. Hard packed mud.

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28.7 km

Hadleigh Railway Walk Sculpture

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely former railway, now a walking and cycling path that gently rises towards Raydon for about 4km. Can get a bit boggy in places after heavy rain.

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29.6 km

Fork and Deli Café

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Formerly the premises of The Pedal House bike shop. Great pastries, filled sandwiches and rolls, cakes and coffee, and outdoor or indoor seating.

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29.6 km

The George Inn in Southwark, London, is the city's only surviving galleried coaching inn, dating back to 1676. To fully appreciate its historical ambiance, consider visiting during weekday afternoons when …

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29.9 km

St Mary's Church, Hadleigh

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary's is a beautiful Grade-I listed church made from flint rubble and stone. Built in the late 13th century, the church is especially large and long, which is typical …

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47.0 km

Bridleway Through Dedham Vale Woods

Highlight • Trail

Leads on to some quiet and wide footpaths.

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53.0 km

Oranges and Lemons Café

Highlight • Cafe

Little gift shop in East Bergholt that has a cafe out the back. Cycling friendly and servings of cake are very generous!

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57.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.5 km

2.38 km

2.16 km

814 m

412 m

156 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

7.61 km

2.36 km

218 m

Elevation

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St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt

Hadleigh Railway Walk

Hadleigh Railway Walk Sculpture

Fork and Deli Café

The George

St Mary's Church, Hadleigh

Bridleway Through Dedham Vale Woods

Oranges and Lemons Café

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