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Totem Pole in Nowton Park – Nowton Hill Viewpoint loop from Hessett

Totem Pole in Nowton Park – Nowton Hill Viewpoint loop from Hessett

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Totem Pole in Nowton Park – Nowton Hill Viewpoint loop from Hessett

01:34

37.4km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 10.5 km for 251 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.7 km

Nowton Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Expansive views south and east at the top of the climb up from the valley of the River Lark. Enjoy the sharp drop down towards Hawstead or the shallower descent towards Bury.

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13.3 km

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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14.4 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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17.1 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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32.1 km

Felsham & Gedding Community Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Open every day but closes for an hour at lunch and only a half day on Sundays.

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37.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

4.49 km

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

2.59 km

251 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

25°C

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