Lavenham – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Polstead

Lavenham – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Polstead

Moderate

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Lavenham – Lavenham Medieval Village loop from Polstead

02:24

53.4km

400m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

Polstead Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

The name Polstead means place by the pool. The benches by the village pond are a great spot to rest and enjoy the peace of a classic Suffolk village, surrounded by history, and picture perfect timber-framed and thatched cottages.

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12.3 km

Cafe Como

Highlight • Cafe

Nothing better than sitting in the garden on a summers day with a good coffee admiring bikes.

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16.1 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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16.1 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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16.5 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful village and church.

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24.5 km

Liston Green and Peasants' Revolt Site

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

quiet road

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33.7 km

Stour Valley Rolling Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely quiet stretch of road that run along the river Stour and offers some gentle rolling inclines. It is about the best you will get in Suffolk for climbing.

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48.1 km