St Nicholas Church – Woolpit Village Centre loop from Hawstead

St Nicholas Church – Woolpit Village Centre loop from Hawstead

Moderate

riders

St Nicholas Church – Woolpit Village Centre loop from Hawstead

02:09

48.9km

300m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.2 km

CR III Coronation Union Jack Mural

Highlight • Structure

From a distance I thought it was a huge flag but on closer view it’s an impressive union flag mural covering the end of the village hall with a CR III coronation crown mounted above. Only visible when heading northbound.

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15.5 km

Union Jack Roof

Highlight • Structure

Presumably the other side of the roof has the other half of the flag? 🇬🇧🤔

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18.4 km

Felsham & Gedding Community Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Open every day but closes for an hour at lunch and only a half day on Sundays.

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22.4 km

St Nicholas Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely setting up on the hill above the half-timbered village houses.

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25.4 km

Green Wolf Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely setting, in a converted farm building by a small lake next to a caravan/motorhome campsite. 50m off the main road down a smooth and level gravel driveway. Indoor seating or outdoor picnic tables by the lake. Open 9.30am-4pm, Tue-Sat.

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26.5 km

Woolpit Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely picturesque village centre with a co-op, a tea room (10-4.30, closed Sun & Mon) and a fish & chip shop (lunchtimes and after 5pm, closed Sun).

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46.6 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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48.0 km

Hawstead Almshouses

Highlight • Historical Site

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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48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.9 km

6.08 km

Surfaces

34.8 km

14.1 km

Elevation