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Stoke-By-Nayland

Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Stoke by Nayland

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East Of England

Stoke-By-Nayland

Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Stoke by Nayland

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Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale – Polstead Duck Pond loop from Stoke by Nayland

01:50

6.82km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

79 m

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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2

1.06 km

Quiet Lanes of Dedham Vale

Highlight • Cycleway

The route meanders through the Suffolk countryside, passing through hamlets along the way, making use of tiny and ancient lanes.

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3

3.09 km

Polstead Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

The name Polstead means place by the pool. The benches by the village pond are a great spot to rest and enjoy the peace of a classic Suffolk village, surrounded by history, and picture perfect timber-framed and thatched cottages.

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4

3.14 km

Polstead Village Pond

Highlight • Settlement

Couple of benches for a sit down if you need one. Nice views from the road as you go past.

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5

3.77 km

View of Dedham Vale

Highlight • Natural Monument

The best view on the route

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6

6.70 km

The Crown, Stoke by Nayland

Highlight • Pub

Good spot for Coffee and Cake

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B

6.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

2.03 km

1.38 km

609 m

196 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

1.36 km

609 m

361 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

11°C

54 %

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Comments

July 15, 2024,OS Maps Outstanding Circular Walks - Suffolk: #5

Beautiful walk, starting and ending at The Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland. Great food, great pub! Just the ticket after a lovely walk.

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