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View of the Gipping Valley – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

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View of the Gipping Valley – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

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View of the Gipping Valley – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

01:27

24.5km

130m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23 m

Ruins Near Stowmarket

Highlight • Historical Site

528 m

The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

not the most welcoming tea room. but jubd enough to refill my water bottle with a purchase of tea and chocolates. had to sit outside to drink my tea though. perhaps I needed a prior booking 😔

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2.95 km

View of the Gipping Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The high road between the Creetings (St Mary & St Peter) gives great views down towards the River Gipping on the short dash between Stowmarket and Needham Market.

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9.62 km

View of Old Newton Hall and the Gipping Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lane along the high ground above the River Gipping with scenic views across to Old Newton Hall on the far side of the valley.

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23.6 km

Ice Ice Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Espresso for your overnight Dun Run needs. Also sells Cannoli, 2023 cannoli were good... but 2024 ones weren't great :) Stop here for coffee though!

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23.6 km

Needham Lake

Highlight • Lake

Needham Lake is the site of a Local Nature Reserve - with wetland areas, meadows and a small woodland. It's home to a variety of wildlife.

Needham Lake has been …

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24.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

637 m

256 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

7.54 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 19 July

22°C

8°C

0 %

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View of the Gipping Valley – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

Ruins Near Stowmarket

The Little Kitchen

View of the Gipping Valley

View of Old Newton Hall and the Gipping Valley

Ice Ice Cafe

Needham Lake

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