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View of the River Lark Valley – Hawstead Almshouses loop from Cockfield

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View of the River Lark Valley – Hawstead Almshouses loop from Cockfield

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View of the River Lark Valley – Hawstead Almshouses loop from Cockfield

01:10

19.8km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.11 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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8.53 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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12.4 km

Flight Sergeant Johannes Bartholomeus Jat van Mesdag Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautifully maintained roadside memorial to Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag, a 21 year old Mustang pilot who died near here in an flying accident. He was born on 3rd October …

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19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

14.7 km

5.11 km

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Sunday 19 July

22°C

8°C

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View of the River Lark Valley – Hawstead Almshouses loop from Cockfield

View of the River Lark Valley

Hawstead Almshouses

Flight Sergeant Johannes Bartholomeus Jat van Mesdag Memorial

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