River Stour at Dedham – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Stratford St. Mary

River Stour at Dedham – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Stratford St. Mary

Moderate

riders

River Stour at Dedham – Shotley Pier and Marina loop from Stratford St. Mary

02:33

58.8km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dedham Vale National Landscape

Suffolk and Essex Coast and Heaths National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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363 m

River Stour at Dedham

Highlight • River

Lovely stop for a relaxing coffer

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817 m

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

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7.68 km

White Bridge over the River Stour

Highlight • Bridge

The lowest crossing on the River Stour, next to the tidal sluices separating the river from the estuary, and also the border between Essex and Suffolk. Originally the site of a timber bridge which was bleached white by the salt.

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15.8 km

Royal Hospital School Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

It looks like you’re riding through a period village but it’s actually all part of the grounds and buildings of a boarding school connected with the Royal Navy. Impressive Queen Anne-style architecture.

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16.1 km

Prince Wood

Forest

27.9 km

The Bristol Arms

Highlight • Pub

The pub is now open and table service outside. So you don’t have to leave your bike. Remember not to eat too much. As it’s a straight hill climb from the start back home.

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27.9 km

Shotley Pier and Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Shotley Pier was built in 1894 to enable the Royal Mail to travel between Shotley Gate and Harwich. As well as mail, coal, munitions and sailors also travelled on its …

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28.9 km

View of Felixstowe Docks Cranes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view across the estuary of the impressive cranes lining Felixstowe Docks as you head south towards Shotley Gate.

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50.1 km

Manningtree Town and Stour Estuary View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little town with a scenic location at the top of the Stour estuary and a pretty, historic high street with several cafes as well as a Tesco convenience store.

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58.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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