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Dedham Constable Country loops of Flatford — Dedham Vale

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Colchester
Dedham

Dedham Constable Country loops of Flatford — Dedham Vale

Easy

4.7

(30)

70

hikers

Dedham Constable Country loops of Flatford — Dedham Vale

01:37

6.28km

30m

Hiking

Embark on the Dedham Constable Country loops of Flatford — Dedham Vale, an easy 3.9-mile (6.3 km) hike through landscapes famously depicted by John Constable. This route, with a gentle 84 feet (26 metres) of elevation gain, guides you through idyllic pastoral scenes of the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Dedham Vale AONB

Waypoints

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1.38 km

Footpath from Flatford Mill to Dedham

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Footbridge over river on north side of river between Dedham and Flatford is closed, but head slightly further north and you can still continue walk.

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2.57 km

Flatford Mill

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This wonderfully picturesque spot on the River Stour was immortalised by John Constable's famous 1817 painting 'Flatford Mill'. This was the largest of Constable's great exhibition pieces to be painted …

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2.60 km

Willy Lott's Cottage

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This Grade I-listed cottage was owned by Willy Lott, a farmer born in 1761. The cottage featured in a number of paintings by British Romantic painter, John Constable, but most …

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3.99 km

Constable Walk Along the River Stour

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This section takes you across open farmland with no barriers to separate walkers from the animals. Beware that there may be bulls grazing! Be sure to keep your furry friend on a lead.

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6.07 km

Dedham Boathouse Restaurant

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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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6.28 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.58 km

1.44 km

740 m

289 m

209 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

1.64 km

568 m

535 m

267 m

142 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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7°C

18 %

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