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Stour Valley Walk – The Valley Trail (Sudbury) loop from Sudbury

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Stour Valley Walk – The Valley Trail (Sudbury) loop from Sudbury

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Stour Valley Walk – The Valley Trail (Sudbury) loop from Sudbury

01:16

18.0km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 467 m for 123 m

After 14.8 km for 269 m

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Highlight • Cycleway

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Stour Valley Walk

Highlight • Forest

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Highlight • Pub

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Highlight • Trail

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Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

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The Valley Trail (Sudbury)

Highlight • Trail

This beautiful footpath occupies what was once the railway between Sudbury and Cambridge. Both the Stour Valley Path and St Edmund Way long-distance trails make use of this section, which …

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