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View of the River Lark Valley – Bridge Street Descent loop from Little Whelnetham

View of the River Lark Valley – Bridge Street Descent loop from Little Whelnetham

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View of the River Lark Valley – Bridge Street Descent loop from Little Whelnetham

02:23

53.4km

370m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 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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3.98 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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7.87 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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17.1 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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20.9 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful village and church.

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28.9 km

The Swan Inn

Highlight • Pub

Lovely inn (pub with rooms) serving real ales

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31.3 km

Langley Wood

Forest

38.1 km

CR III Coronation Union Jack Mural

Highlight • Structure

From a distance I thought it was a huge flag but on closer view it’s an impressive union flag mural covering the end of the village hall with a CR III coronation crown mounted above. Only visible when heading northbound.

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53.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

3.31 km

Surfaces

38.6 km

14.9 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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View of the River Lark Valley – Bridge Street Descent loop from Little Whelnetham

View of the River Lark Valley

Hawstead Almshouses

Flight Sergeant Johannes Bartholomeus Jat van Mesdag Memorial

Bridge Street Descent

St Peter and St Paul Church, Lavenham

The Swan Inn

CR III Coronation Union Jack Mural

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