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Climb to Glemsford – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Hitcham

Climb to Glemsford – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Hitcham

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Climb to Glemsford – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Hitcham

02:56

66.7km

450m

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: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.1 km for 219 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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19.4 km

View of the River Lark Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful quiet twisting lane following the hillside contours with great views across the river valley to the far hills.

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21.8 km

Grand and impressive almshouses that according to the sign were erected in 1811 “for the aged and deserving poor”. If it wasn’t for the sign you’d think it was a country mansion. They don’t make social housing like this anymore!

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30.2 km

Bench with View of Hartest Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque village with multicoloured houses.

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34.2 km

Climb to Glemsford

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice views over the valley

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36.0 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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38.8 km

The Five Bells, Cavendish

Highlight • Pub

Picturesque chocolate-box location standing above the wide village green.

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55.0 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful village and church.

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55.4 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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66.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.1 km

1.20 km

243 m

128 m

Surfaces

54.0 km

12.6 km

143 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Climb to Glemsford – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Hitcham

View of the River Lark Valley

Hawstead Almshouses

Bench with View of Hartest Village Green

Climb to Glemsford

Water Lane Long Descent

The Five Bells, Cavendish

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Lavenham Medieval Village

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