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The White Horse, Edwardstone – Nethergate Brewery & Taproom loop from Castle Hedingham

The White Horse, Edwardstone – Nethergate Brewery & Taproom loop from Castle Hedingham

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The White Horse, Edwardstone – Nethergate Brewery & Taproom loop from Castle Hedingham

02:47

58.4km

390m

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: May 14, 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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6.59 km

Seven Acre Wood

Forest

8.67 km

The King's Head, Pebmarsh

Highlight • Pub

Bike friendly pub with loads of space in the garden for bikes.

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14.8 km

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little descent from here into the town, but watch out for the climb out of the town as the route takes you into Dedham Vale AONB!

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15.8 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

Highlight • Historical Site

Straddling the beautiful River Stour – and therefore both Suffolk and Essex too – Bures a lovely village. Its medieval church of St Mary the Virgin is a fine sight. …

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26.9 km

White Hart Inn Café

Highlight • Pub

Ideal spot to enjoy a peaceful village. Café with a great selection.
Nice to sit down next to the beautiful river.

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29.9 km

The White Horse, Edwardstone

Highlight • Restaurant

Tucked away free house & a CAMRA staple adjacent to a craft brewery. Has its own campsite - perfect for bikepackers.

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35.9 km

The White Horse

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub! Re: DUNWICH DYNAMO: They operated a basic barbecue (2023). Be warned, one of the longest and busiest on the route. (re-confirmed this in 2024) BUT it's the last …

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42.7 km

Nethergate Brewery & Taproom

Highlight • Pub

If your ride finishes in Long Melford this is a good place to end it. Great on-site bar with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a lovely beer garden.

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58.0 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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58.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

1.61 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

28.2 km

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

14°C

16 %

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The White Horse, Edwardstone – Nethergate Brewery & Taproom loop from Castle Hedingham

The King's Head, Pebmarsh

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

White Hart Inn Café

The White Horse, Edwardstone

The White Horse

Nethergate Brewery & Taproom

Hedingham Castle

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