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Hedingham Castle – Finchingfield Village Green loop from Braintree

Hedingham Castle – Finchingfield Village Green loop from Braintree

Hard

4.3

(3)

riders

Hedingham Castle – Finchingfield Village Green loop from Braintree

06:07

139km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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

Train Station

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14.8 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!

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26.0 km

View of the Stour Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view from the high ground above the old railway line (in the cutting hidden by the treeline) out across the valley of the Stour: standing in Essex, looking into Suffolk.

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55.6 km

Smalltown Coffee | Bread

Highlight • Cafe

Bike-friendly artisan village bakery and cafe with seating. Amazing cinnamon buns. Open til 3.30 (3pm Sundays); closed Mon & Tue.

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55.7 km

Clare Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely location, great old buildings, independent cafe's, CO-OP for water etc.

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89.9 km

Half Rounds Plantation

Forest

96.8 km

Winding Country Road Near Newmarket

Highlight • Cycleway

Slow uphill climb but worth for speed the other side. Shop at bottom of hill

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111 km

Quiet Lane Between Sturmer and Steeple Bumpstead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for the potholes, but enjoy the views. Amazing quiet lane, perfect in either direction.

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113 km

Car Cemetery

Forest

124 km

Winners Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great location overlooking the village green but Finchingfield can get super-busy in the summer so be prepared for queues on a nice weekend.

Open 9am-4pm (closed Tue)

Tip by

124 km

Finchingfield Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little village which is always busy with cyclists, motorcyclists, classic cars and more. The pub is great, but does get a little busy, so there's a little tea …

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139 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

116 km

21.2 km

1.45 km

203 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

116 km

23.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

13°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

April 23, 2023,UK Cycling Events Suffolk Classic - 2023

Top ride, no real hills - just steady undulating all the way. And a good flawless run out for the new bike 👍
Constant rain for the last 3hrs but at least it wernt bucketing down which, looking at the forecast leading up to it, I thought it would be. Just steady rain instead. All in all a great day.

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Hedingham Castle – Finchingfield Village Green loop from Braintree

Hedingham Castle

View of the Stour Valley

Smalltown Coffee | Bread

Clare Parish Church

Winding Country Road Near Newmarket

Quiet Lane Between Sturmer and Steeple Bumpstead

Winners Tea Rooms

Finchingfield Village Green

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