Lavenham – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Preston St. Mary

Lavenham – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Preston St. Mary

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Lavenham – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Preston St. Mary

03:31

72.4km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.03 km

Chelsworth Bridge over the River Brett

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely picturesque crossing over the River Brett at Chelsworth.

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18.1 km

Polstead Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

The name Polstead means place by the pool. The benches by the village pond are a great spot to rest and enjoy the peace of a classic Suffolk village, surrounded by history, and picture perfect timber-framed and thatched cottages.

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20.3 km

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Highlight • Pub

Good spot for Coffee and Cake

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23.6 km

Bench by the River Stour

Highlight • River

The bench by the Stour really is a nice spot if you need a stop. There's a tarmac path leading to it if you don't fancy off-roading across the grass.

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31.6 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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39.8 km

Seven Acre Wood

Forest

66.4 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful village and church.

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66.9 km

Lavenham

Highlight • Historical Site

One of England's finest medieval towns. It is noted for its splendid 15th Century timber framed Guildhall. There is also good selection of cafes available, to pick up some refreshments

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66.9 km

Lavenham Medieval Village

Highlight • Settlement

Full of history and character, Lavenham just calls out to be explored. It is a wonderfully well preserved medieval village and in its heyday was once of the 20 most …

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