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East Of England

Devil's Dyke Trail – Church of St Mary loop from Newmarket

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Devil's Dyke Trail – Church of St Mary loop from Newmarket

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Devil's Dyke Trail – Church of St Mary loop from Newmarket

05:36

21.4km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.87 km

Newmarket Racecourse

Highlight • Structure

Frequently cited as the home of British horse racing, Newmarket consists of two separate racecourses: the Rowley Mile and the July Course. The racecourse was founded in 1636, though there …

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2

3.96 km

Devil's Dyke

Highlight • Historical Site

finally the offical Stour Valley Path signs appear as well as this first overview

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3

4.94 km

Devil's Dyke, Golf Club and Racecourse

Highlight • Monument

3 outdoorsy things of Newmarkets things in one place

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4

6.50 km

Devil's Dyke Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

Devil's Dyke is a linear ditch that runs in a straight line for 7 miles (11 km) between the villages of Reach and Woodditton. It separates the fenland to the …

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5

9.30 km

Church of St Mary

Highlight • Historical Site

This distinctive Grade I-listed building church was built in the 13th century. The tower was added in the 15th century. You can observe mediaeval glass in the south chancel window.

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6

20.4 km

Jubilee Clock Tower, Newmarket

Highlight • Monument

Built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, the Jubilee Clock Tower is a grand sight at the top of Newmarket's High Street.

The Clock Tower is the official …

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7

20.5 km

Bill Tutte Memorial, Newmarket

Highlight • Monument

In memory of the mathematican breaking the code of the Lorenz in WWII.

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8

20.6 km

National Horse Racing Museum and King's Yard

Highlight • Historical Site

With a small café in the yard (though the one on the opposite site of the street is more cosy).

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21.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

5.90 km

5.40 km

2.89 km

753 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.04 km

8.15 km

2.12 km

2.11 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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Saturday 16 May

16°C

9°C

24 %

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