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Colchester
Dedham

Dedham Village – Flatford Granary loop from Stratford St. Mary

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Colchester
Dedham

Dedham Village – Flatford Granary loop from Stratford St. Mary

Moderate

5.0

(2)

6

hikers

Dedham Village – Flatford Granary loop from Stratford St. Mary

02:25

9.34km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Dedham Vale National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

129 m

St Mary's Church, Dedham

Highlight • Religious Site

This church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin in 1492 when the present building was begun, is not the first church to have been built upon this site. There has …

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2

212 m

Dedham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lots of cute little shops and cafes

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3

656 m

Dedham Lock

Highlight • River

Dedham Lock and its historic former mill were made famous by John Constable's stunning painting set here. His father owned and operated the mill, so Constable had an incredibly close …

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4

6.91 km

Willy Lott's House

Highlight • Monument

Half expected to bump into William Shakespeare poodling around here.

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5

7.19 km

Flatford Granary

Highlight • Monument

The Flatford Granary stored grain until the 19th century when flour milling became profitable. Owned by Golding Constable, it passed to his son Abram and was eventually sold to William Bentall in 1846.

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6

7.35 km

Bardfield Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

A short trip up the river and back really adds to the day if you have time

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7

7.52 km

Constable Walk Along the River Stour

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section takes you across open farmland with no barriers to separate walkers from the animals. Beware that there may be bulls grazing! Be sure to keep your furry friend on a lead.

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8.32 km

Footpath from Flatford Mill to Dedham

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Footbridge over river on north side of river between Dedham and Flatford is closed, but head slightly further north and you can still continue walk.

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9.34 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

1.65 km

1.48 km

1.35 km

884 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

3.12 km

1.52 km

240 m

102 m

< 100 m

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