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View of the Gipping Valley – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

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East Of England

View of the Gipping Valley – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

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2

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View of the Gipping Valley – Needham Lake loop from Needham Market

01:27

24.5km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

23 m

Ruins Near Stowmarket

Highlight • Historical Site

2

528 m

The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

not the most welcoming tea room. but jubd enough to refill my water bottle with a purchase of tea and chocolates. had to sit outside to drink my tea though. perhaps I needed a prior booking 😔

Tip by

3

2.95 km

View of the Gipping Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The high road between the Creetings (St Mary & St Peter) gives great views down towards the River Gipping on the short dash between Stowmarket and Needham Market.

Tip by

4

9.62 km

View of Old Newton Hall and the Gipping Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lane along the high ground above the River Gipping with scenic views across to Old Newton Hall on the far side of the valley.

Tip by

5

23.6 km

Ice Ice Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Espresso for your overnight Dun Run needs. Also sells Cannoli, 2023 cannoli were good... but 2024 ones weren't great :) Stop here for coffee though!

Tip by

6

23.6 km

Needham Lake

Highlight • Lake

Needham Lake is the site of a Local Nature Reserve - with wetland areas, meadows and a small woodland. It's home to a variety of wildlife.

Needham Lake has been …

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B

24.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

538 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

7.58 km

< 100 m

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