Polstead Duck Pond – Polstead Village Pond loop from Edwardstone

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Polstead Duck Pond – Polstead Village Pond loop from Edwardstone

Moderate

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Polstead Duck Pond – Polstead Village Pond loop from Edwardstone

01:46

29.8km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.06 km

Little Howe

Forest

8.90 km

Butt Road Gravel Path

Highlight • Trail

Very pretty Lane, pretty gravelly if you’re on your best road bike!

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11.6 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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11.7 km

Polstead Village Pond

Highlight • Settlement

Couple of benches for a sit down if you need one. Nice views from the road as you go past.

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12.1 km

Crown Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

19.7 km

The George

Highlight • Pub

The George Inn in Southwark, London, is the city's only surviving galleried coaching inn, dating back to 1676. To fully appreciate its historical ambiance, consider visiting during weekday afternoons when …

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19.7 km

Fork and Deli Café

Highlight • Other

Formerly the premises of The Pedal House bike shop. Great pastries, filled sandwiches and rolls, cakes and coffee, and outdoor or indoor seating.

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19.7 km

The Pedal House

Highlight • Rest Area

Local bike shop stocking Pinarello and Lapierre

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20.1 km

St Mary's Church, Hadleigh

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary's is a beautiful Grade-I listed church made from flint rubble and stone. Built in the late 13th century, the church is especially large and long, which is typical …

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