Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – River Stour at Dedham loop from Manningtree

Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – River Stour at Dedham loop from Manningtree

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Dedham Boathouse Restaurant – River Stour at Dedham loop from Manningtree

02:13

49.6km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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

Please check local regulations for:

Dedham Vale National Landscape

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.32 km

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

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7.73 km

This riverside restaurant is the perfect place to stop for afternoon tea or a late lunch. Opening times:

Lunch
Tuesday to Sunday
12 till 2.30pm

Dinner
Tuesday to Saturday
6.30 till 9.30pm

For more information, visit: dedhamboathouse.com

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7.79 km

River Stour at Dedham

Highlight • River

Lovely stop for a relaxing coffer

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12.3 km

Scenic views of the River Brett valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Best views are had heading northwards towards Hadleigh, looking out just before the drop down Higham Hill towards the river. Short but steep: check your speed to watch out for piles of loose sand and stones in the road.

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19.0 km

Brick Bridge over the River Brett

Highlight • Bridge

Across the River Brett and into Hadleigh - lots of places for lunch!

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19.5 km

The Pedal House

Highlight • Rest Area

Local bike shop stocking Pinarello and Lapierre

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19.7 km

Huffers Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great sandwich at Huffers. Cash only though…

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24.8 km

Long Wood

Forest

48.7 km

White Bridge over the River Stour

Highlight • Bridge

The lowest crossing on the River Stour, next to the tidal sluices separating the river from the estuary, and also the border between Essex and Suffolk. Originally the site of a timber bridge which was bleached white by the salt.

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49.6 km

End point

Train Station

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