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Sible Hedingham

Hedingham Castle – Climb to Glemsford loop from Sible Hedingham

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Sible Hedingham

Hedingham Castle – Climb to Glemsford loop from Sible Hedingham

Moderate

6

riders

Hedingham Castle – Climb to Glemsford loop from Sible Hedingham

02:26

53.5km

410m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 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!

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2

22.6 km

Water Lane Long Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A more gentle descent to the A1092 from Glemsford than the main route due south from the village. Not really noteworthy as a climb but going down gives a long …

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3

25.6 km

Climb to Glemsford

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice views over the valley

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4

30.8 km

View of Glem Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic open view across the narrow valley of the River Glem towards Somerton from the road that follows the ridge between Stansfield and Glemsford.

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5

40.3 km

Clare Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely location, great old buildings, independent cafe's, CO-OP for water etc.

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6

40.8 km

Smalltown Coffee | Bread

Highlight • Cafe

Bike-friendly artisan village bakery and cafe with seating. Amazing cinnamon buns. Open til 3.30 (3pm Sundays); closed Mon & Tue.

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53.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.0 km

5.50 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

13.9 km

< 100 m

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