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East Of England

St Nicholas Church – Needham Lake loop from Stowmarket

Road cycling routes

East Of England

St Nicholas Church – Needham Lake loop from Stowmarket

Moderate

22

riders

St Nicholas Church – Needham Lake loop from Stowmarket

02:13

54.1km

280m

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: October 27, 2026

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After 2.78 km for 85 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.82 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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2

8.27 km

St Nicholas Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely setting up on the hill above the half-timbered village houses.

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3

20.8 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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4

47.4 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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5

48.2 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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6

50.6 km

The Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Garden shop with a garden cafe in the back.

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B

54.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.7 km

3.07 km

929 m

253 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.4 km

1.55 km

104 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 28 October

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7°C

25 %

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