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Castle Hedingham

Hedingham Castle – Salt Corner and Village Lanes loop from Castle Hedingham

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East Of England

Castle Hedingham

Hedingham Castle – Salt Corner and Village Lanes loop from Castle Hedingham

Moderate

3

riders

Hedingham Castle – Salt Corner and Village Lanes loop from Castle Hedingham

02:30

41.5km

260m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

972 m

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

This Norman Castle was where the Magna Carter was signed.

Tip by

2

1.38 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!

Tip by

3

14.1 km

Half Moon Pub

Highlight • Pub

See sign for hours. Gourmet to pub food

Tip by

4

24.8 km

View of the Stour Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from the high ground above the old railway line (in the cutting hidden by the treeline) out across the valley of the Stour: standing in Essex, looking into Suffolk.

Tip by

5

30.9 km

Stambourne Church

Highlight • Historical Site

6

38.0 km

Salt Corner and Village Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

NE Essex at its most serene with this lovely, fast, little lane blast from village to village.

Tip by

7

41.1 km

The Village Green at Castle Hedingham

Highlight • Settlement

A great resting spot on the village green at Castle Hedingham. There’s also a bench under the tree offering some shade.

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B

41.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

861 m

854 m

270 m

153 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

18.0 km

680 m

< 100 m

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