Needham Lake – The Chestnut Horse Pub loop from Claydon

Needham Lake – The Chestnut Horse Pub loop from Claydon

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5.0

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Needham Lake – The Chestnut Horse Pub loop from Claydon

01:51

45.4km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

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

After 14.5 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.92 km

Needham Lake

Highlight • Lake

Needham Lake is the site of a Local Nature Reserve - with wetland areas, meadows and a small woodland. It's home to a variety of wildlife.

Needham Lake has been …

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6.70 km

The Little Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

not the most welcoming tea room. but jubd enough to refill my water bottle with a purchase of tea and chocolates. had to sit outside to drink my tea though. perhaps I needed a prior booking 😔

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9.09 km

The Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Garden shop with a garden cafe in the back.

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14.6 km

Lakehouse Coffee, Deli & Cakes

Highlight • Cafe

Very pleasant setting with picnic tables overlooking the small lake (can be reached by taking your bike around the side of the building to the right) as well as indoor seating. Closed Mon/Tue.

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16.4 km

The Chestnut Horse Pub

Highlight • Pub

This pub has great food and good beer - Adnams and Quayside. The telly wasn't on and the music wasn't too loud. I like this pub very much.

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26.2 km

Bildeston Village Stores

Highlight • Cafe

Great Great seating for stopoutside village stores

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26.2 km

Bildeston Market Square and Clock Tower

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village with a scenic market square, just south of which is Lifecycle UK, an independent specialist offering Colnago and other leading bike brands, custom builds, bike fits etc.

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45.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

2.95 km

457 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

438 m