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Lavenham Medieval Village – Bridge Street Descent loop from Bradfield St George

Lavenham Medieval Village – Bridge Street Descent loop from Bradfield St George

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Lavenham Medieval Village – Bridge Street Descent loop from Bradfield St George

02:35

59.0km

450m

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: May 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.49 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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9.24 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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19.7 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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35.8 km

Lavenham Medieval Village

Highlight • Settlement

Full of history and character, Lavenham just calls out to be explored. It is a wonderfully well preserved medieval village and in its heyday was once of the 20 most …

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36.1 km

The Cock Horse Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice location with tables out front so you can eat while keeping an eye on your bike with a view across towards the church.

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36.2 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful village and church.

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38.7 km

Bridge Street Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Twisting but steady gradient with a decent surface that allows you to carry your speed through the bends as you drop 35m down to the junction with the main road in the valley.

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47.8 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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59.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.3 km

843 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

9.42 km

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Lavenham Medieval Village – Bridge Street Descent loop from Bradfield St George

Hawstead Almshouses

View of the River Lark Valley

Felsham & Gedding Community Store

Lavenham Medieval Village

The Cock Horse Inn

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Bridge Street Descent

Flight Sergeant Johannes Bartholomeus Jat van Mesdag Memorial

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