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This picturesque walk takes you to
the sites and through the countryside made famous by
John Constable. Old world villages, timber-framed houses
and 'chocolate box' cottages abound, with a host of
inns and tea rooms to relax in along the way.
Day One
Arrive at Milsom's on the banks
of the River Stour. Take walk A before returning for drinks
on the terrace and dinner at the Good Food Guide rated
bistro.
Walk A Dedham circular walk (4 - 6.5 miles)
Take the riverside path from the hotel to the charming village of Dedham with its antique shops and craft market, continuing along the River Stour to Flatford Mill. Here you can take a short guided walk to visit seven famous scenes painted by Constable or simply relax in the riverside tea rooms. Climbing out of Dedham Vale you can reach East Bergholt, Constable's birth place before returning to Dedham
Day Two
Follow walk B to your accommodation in Stoke-by-Nayland.
Walk B Dedham to Stoke-by-Nayland (8 miles)
Our walk follows a beautiful stretch of the Stour Valley to Stoke-by-Nayland whose church tower often featured in Constable's paintings. Arriving at the Stoke-by-Nayland Club, you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the facilities.
Day Three
Expore the area around Stoke-by-Nayland and Nayland on circular walk C before returning to your hotel in Stoke-By-Nayland.
Walk C Stoke-by-Nayland circular wolk (8 miles)
A mix of riverside and country walking, this route take you along the Stour Valley path donw to the pretty village of Nayland, then afater a shore climb out of the Stour Valley through superb Suffolk countryside. Alternatively, you can have a lazy day using the facilities of the Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel.
Day Four
Follow walk D, returning to your first hotel to pick up luggage and then travel home
Walk D Stoke-by-Nayland to Dedham (8 miles)
Follow the St Edmunds Way south from the hotel to the village of Nayland before crossing the River Stour. Later you join The Essex Way heading towards Dedham, with the final stretch of your walk rewarding you with lovely views across the parklands of Langham Hall.
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