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The Swan, Thaxted – Fast Stretch on Rural Road loop from Great Sampford

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The Swan, Thaxted – Fast Stretch on Rural Road loop from Great Sampford

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The Swan, Thaxted – Fast Stretch on Rural Road loop from Great Sampford

00:48

13.4km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.25 km

Vintage Style Living

Highlight • Cafe

Little antique shop that does coffee and limited cakes. Seats outside but no toilets. Thaxted is limited to here or across road at Dorringtons for coffee. Dorringtons has wider choice …

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2

7.30 km

Lavenham High Street and the Guildhall

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful high street with half timbered buildings and guildhall. Parrishes, half way up, is a decent cafe for refreshments.

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3

7.53 km

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

Highlight • Religious Site

Outside the church are 2 benches with plenty of space for bikes. A handy stopping place for a rest and drink. It is opposite the Swan Hotel so that is the alternative

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4

7.58 km

The Swan, Thaxted

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub open most of the time

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5

8.56 km

Fast Stretch on Rural Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Highest gear, full speed!

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B

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

381 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

381 m

< 100 m

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