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Little Whelnetham

The Fox Inn, Ousden – View of the River Lark Valley loop from Little Whelnetham

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Little Whelnetham

The Fox Inn, Ousden – View of the River Lark Valley loop from Little Whelnetham

Moderate

5.0

(1)

26

riders

The Fox Inn, Ousden – View of the River Lark Valley loop from Little Whelnetham

02:16

48.4km

370m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.98 km

Hawstead Almshouses

Highlight • Historical Site

Grand and impressive almshouses that according to the sign were erected in 1811 “for the aged and deserving poor”. If it wasn’t for the sign you’d think it was a country mansion. They don’t make social housing like this anymore!

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2

8.38 km

Whepstead Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Located not far from Whepstead's other church, St Petronilla, the chapel of this Baptist church was built in 1844.
The building is grade II listed.

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3

19.1 km

The Fox Inn, Ousden

Highlight • Pub

The Fox is a lovely and friendly pub. I enjoyed a fine pint of Greene King IPA which wasn’t a difficult choice - I was weaned on this stuff! There …

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28.1 km

Redfield Grove

Forest

5

36.1 km

Bench with View of Hartest Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

Picturesque village with multicoloured houses.

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6

40.5 km

Flight Sergeant Johannes Bartholomeus Jat van Mesdag Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Beautifully maintained roadside memorial to Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag, a 21 year old Mustang pilot who died near here in an flying accident. He was born on 3rd October …

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7

43.3 km

Maglia Rosso Cycle Shop & Café (closed permanently)

Highlight • Cycleway

A nice oasis in Suffolk combines a bike shop and a cafe. Always a good destination.

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8

45.2 km

View of the River Lark Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful quiet twisting lane following the hillside contours with great views across the river valley to the far hills.

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B

48.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

658 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

18.6 km

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