St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from West Stow

St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from West Stow

Moderate

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St Edmundsbury Cathedral – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from West Stow

02:26

57.4km

340m

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: August 14, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 8.85 km for 293 m

After 48.2 km for 297 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.96 km

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The church with almost 1000 years of history was part of the abbey and has been extended and rebuilt several times in its history.

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13.3 km

Nowton Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Expansive views south and east at the top of the climb up from the valley of the River Lark. Enjoy the sharp drop down towards Hawstead or the shallower descent towards Bury.

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14.8 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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26.5 km

Bridge Street Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Twisting but steady gradient with a decent surface that allows you to carry your speed through the bends as you drop 35m down to the junction with the main road in the valley.

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30.3 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful village and church.

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30.7 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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30.7 km

Lavenham

Highlight • Historical Site

One of England's finest medieval towns. It is noted for its splendid 15th Century timber framed Guildhall. There is also good selection of cafes available, to pick up some refreshments

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48.6 km

Abbey Gate, Bury St Edmunds

Highlight • Historical Site

The Angel Hotel, a Georgian building on Angel Hill, was used by Charles Dickens while giving readings in the nearby Athenaeum and mentioned in The Pickwick Papers. Angelina Jolie also …

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57.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

24.1 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

51.6 km

5.08 km