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Bench by the River Stour – Nayland Village loop from Colchester

Bench by the River Stour – Nayland Village loop from Colchester

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Bench by the River Stour – Nayland Village loop from Colchester

01:31

33.0km

190m

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 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.7 km for 72 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

St Andrew's Church and the bluebell woods, Wormingford

Highlight • Historical Site

Wormingford is a pretty and historic village in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Its St Andrew's Church is Grade I-listed and has been serving the parish …

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19.2 km

Bench by the River Stour

Highlight • River

The bench by the Stour really is a nice spot if you need a stop. There's a tarmac path leading to it if you don't fancy off-roading across the grass.

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20.4 km

Mill Street Store & Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee & Cake! Ideal cycling pit stop

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20.4 km

Nayland Village

Highlight • Settlement

Nayland is a characterful Suffolk village in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With its 15-century buildings, timber-framed houses and the pretty St James Church, there's a lot …

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20.7 km

The Anchor Pub, Dedham Vale

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub bu the river - plenty of tables by the river and upmarket pub food.

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22.9 km

Burnt Dick Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Not only a great name for a road, but a testing little climb. Peaks at around 9% so a good test of the legs without being too tough.

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24.8 km

St Peter's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St Peter’s is a distinctive Grade I-listed church that was built in the late 11th century. With a large churchyard backed by fields, the church is a peaceful place. Inside, …

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33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

1.76 km

1.63 km

450 m

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

6.70 km

359 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 29 May

27°C

12°C

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Bench by the River Stour – Nayland Village loop from Colchester

St Andrew's Church and the bluebell woods, Wormingford

Bench by the River Stour

Mill Street Store & Deli

Nayland Village

The Anchor Pub, Dedham Vale

Burnt Dick Hill

St Peter's Church

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