Dedham Village – Salt Corner and Village Lanes loop from Manningtree

Dedham Village – Salt Corner and Village Lanes loop from Manningtree

Hard

riders

Dedham Village – Salt Corner and Village Lanes loop from Manningtree

05:33

121km

810m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.48 km

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

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15.6 km

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Highlight • Pub

Good spot for Coffee and Cake

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19.0 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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26.9 km

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little descent from here into the town, but watch out for the climb out of the town as the route takes you into Dedham Vale AONB!

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27.4 km

Stour Valley Rolling Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a lovely quiet stretch of road that run along the river Stour and offers some gentle rolling inclines. It is about the best you will get in Suffolk for climbing.

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65.1 km

Salt Corner and Village Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

NE Essex at its most serene with this lovely, fast, little lane blast from village to village.

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69.5 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!

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80.5 km