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Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Stoke-by-Nayland

Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Stoke-by-Nayland

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Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Stoke-by-Nayland

01:19

28.6km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.46 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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76 m

Angel Inn Courtyard

Highlight • Pub

You know you're in the heart of affluent Constable Country when a village has not one but two gastro-pubs.

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203 m

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Highlight • Pub

Good spot for Coffee and Cake

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952 m

Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale

Highlight • Cycleway

The route meanders through the Suffolk countryside, passing through hamlets along the way, making use of tiny and ancient lanes.

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9.25 km

Brick Bridge over the River Brett

Highlight • Bridge

Across the River Brett and into Hadleigh - lots of places for lunch!

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9.73 km

The Pedal House

Highlight • Rest Area

Local bike shop stocking Pinarello and Lapierre

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9.90 km

Huffers Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great sandwich at Huffers. Cash only though…

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22.5 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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26.6 km

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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28.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

2.01 km

191 m

146 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

7.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

17°C

9°C

25 %

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Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Stoke-by-Nayland

Angel Inn Courtyard

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale

Brick Bridge over the River Brett

The Pedal House

Huffers Cafe

White Hart Inn Café

Polstead Duck Pond

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