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Dedham Road – Bench by the River Stour loop from Colchester

Dedham Road – Bench by the River Stour loop from Colchester

Moderate

4.5

(2)

riders

Dedham Road – Bench by the River Stour loop from Colchester

02:50

64.9km

380m

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: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17 m for 14 m

After 65.0 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.56 km

Dedham Road

Highlight • Trail

Dedham Vale is an AONB that covers about 90 sq km crossing the Essex-Suffolk border. The River Stour winds its way through the valley, passing green rolling farmland.

John Constable …

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13.0 km

Wonderful food (can recommend burger) in an idyllic setting. Outdoor seating, animals to keep kids amused (and adults) whilst waiting for food. Wasn’t a long wait though. Very friendly and there’s a farm shop here too.

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20.3 km

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Highlight • Pub

Good spot for Coffee and Cake

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20.4 km

Angel Inn Courtyard

Highlight • Pub

You know you're in the heart of affluent Constable Country when a village has not one but two gastro-pubs.

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23.6 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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35.0 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

Highlight • Historical Site

Straddling the beautiful River Stour – and therefore both Suffolk and Essex too – Bures a lovely village. Its medieval church of St Mary the Virgin is a fine sight. …

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64.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.2 km

1.19 km

344 m

121 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.0 km

8.65 km

327 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

18°C

0 %

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Dedham Road – Bench by the River Stour loop from Colchester

Dedham Road

Hall Farm Shop & Café

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Angel Inn Courtyard

Bench by the River Stour

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

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