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River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Hythe (Colchester)

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East Of England

River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Hythe (Colchester)

Easy

25

riders

River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Hythe (Colchester)

01:59

48.5km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

23.2 km

Bench by the River Stour

Highlight • River

The bench by the Stour really is a nice spot if you need a stop. There's a tarmac path leading to it if you don't fancy off-roading across the grass.

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2

24.0 km

Nayland Village

Highlight • Settlement

Nayland is a characterful Suffolk village in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With its 15-century buildings, timber-framed houses and the pretty St James Church, there's a lot …

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3

26.7 km

Angel Inn Courtyard

Highlight • Pub

You know you're in the heart of affluent Constable Country when a village has not one but two gastro-pubs.

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4

34.0 km

Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful food (can recommend burger) in an idyllic setting. Outdoor seating, animals to keep kids amused (and adults) whilst waiting for food. Wasn’t a long wait though. Very friendly and there’s a farm shop here too.

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5

35.4 km

River Stour at Dedham

Highlight • River

Lovely stop for a relaxing coffer

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6

35.4 km

Dedham Boathouse Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

This riverside restaurant is the perfect place to stop for afternoon tea or a late lunch. Opening times:

Lunch
Tuesday to Sunday
12 till 2.30pm

Dinner
Tuesday to Saturday
6.30 till 9.30pm

For more information, visit: dedhamboathouse.com

Tip by

7

35.8 km

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

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8

36.5 km

Bench With a View of the Stour Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Convenient bench (and bin) with views out across the Stour valley just above the village of Dedham.

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B

48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.1 km

1.00 km

925 m

255 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.6 km

827 m

< 100 m

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