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River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Polstead

River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Polstead

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4.5

(2)

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River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Polstead

01:40

36.9km

220m

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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.74 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

Polstead Community Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Little shop that does Tea/Coffee, and has a table or two outside.

They have a delivery of really good cookies etc on a Tuesday. None left later in the week.

Tip by

9.01 km

Hall Farm Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Wonderful food (can recommend burger) in an idyllic setting. Outdoor seating, animals to keep kids amused (and adults) whilst waiting for food. Wasn’t a long wait though. Very friendly and there’s a farm shop here too.

Tip by

10.4 km

River Stour at Dedham

Highlight • River

Lovely stop for a relaxing coffer

Tip by

10.5 km

Dedham Boathouse Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

This riverside restaurant is the perfect place to stop for afternoon tea or a late lunch. Opening times:

Lunch
Tuesday to Sunday
12 till 2.30pm

Dinner
Tuesday to Saturday
6.30 till 9.30pm

For more information, visit: dedhamboathouse.com

Tip by

10.9 km

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

Tip by

18.3 km

Manningtree Town and Stour Estuary View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little town with a scenic location at the top of the Stour estuary and a pretty, historic high street with several cafes as well as a Tesco convenience store.

Tip by

18.4 km

The Walls (Manningtree Estuary)

Highlight (Segment) • River

The road emerges from Manningtree high street and follows the river estuary; known as The Walls it is a lovely space to take a break at either the mobile burger van or ice cream truck

Tip by

21.6 km

White Bridge over the River Stour

Highlight • Bridge

The lowest crossing on the River Stour, next to the tidal sluices separating the river from the estuary, and also the border between Essex and Suffolk. Originally the site of a timber bridge which was bleached white by the salt.

Tip by

36.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

3.11 km

331 m

199 m

132 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

11.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

31°C

20°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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River Stour at Dedham – Dedham Boathouse Restaurant loop from Polstead

Polstead Community Shop & Café

Hall Farm Shop & Café

River Stour at Dedham

Dedham Boathouse Restaurant

Dedham Village

Manningtree Town and Stour Estuary View

The Walls (Manningtree Estuary)

White Bridge over the River Stour

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