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Constable Country Walk

Tour: WB-CC4:3
Hotel To Hotel Walking Holiday
circular walking holiday

Step out into those inspirational English landscapes of the Dedham Vale & Stour Valley. Walk that extra mile, or make the most of the leisure facilities at your hotel: we'll prepare all the information and the options for you on your Walking Breaks tour. Take a rowing boat out on the Stour perhaps to see the water-meadows from the one-time working waterways which Constable so loved. Unwind with the Stour's every meander, discover even more Suffolk secrets and let this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty simply charm you. Read More

Destination

England

Start Day

Any Day

Board Basis

Bed & Breakfast

Prices from

£432.00

Duration

4 Days, 3 Nights

Availability

Jan - Nov

Tour Grade

Grade 1 (Very Easy)

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Overview

Step out into those inspirational English landscapes of the Dedham Vale & Stour Valley. Walk that extra mile, or make the most of the leisure facilities at your hotel: we’ll prepare all the information and the options for you on your Walking Breaks tour, but the rest is really up to you. Take a rowing boat out on the Stour perhaps to see the water meadows from the one-time working waterways which Constable so loved. Unwind with the Stour’s every meander, discover even more Suffolk secrets and let this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty simply charm you.

Tour Code:
WB-CC4:3
Activity:
Walking
Type:
Hotel To Hotel Walking Holiday, circular walking holiday
Country:
England
Area:
Suffolk
Duration:
4 Days, 3 Nights
Board Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Availability:
Jan - Nov

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive & explore: Constable’s homelands

Arrive at Milsom’s on the banks of the River Stour. Choose to explore by taking the circular walk shown below before returning for drinks on the terrace and dinner at the Good Food Guide rated bistro.

Dedham circular walk (optional)
Follow 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’ll reach East Bergholt, Constable’s birthplace with its wonderful medieval church and unique bell cage. Return to Dedham

Overnight: Dedham

Mileage: Min 4 Max 6.5

Day 2 Beckoning towers

Dedham to Stoke-by-Nayland
Our walk accompanies 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 Hotel, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the facilities.

Overnight: Stoke-by-Nayland

Mileage: Min 8 Max 8

 

Day 3 Timeless villages

Explore the area around Stoke-by-Nayland and Nayland by taking the circular walk shown below before returning to your hotel in Stoke-By-Nayland. (Alternatively, you might choose to have a lazier day making the most of the facilities of the Stoke-by-Nayland Hotel – the choice is up to you!)

Stoke-by-Nayland circular walk (optional)
A mix of riverside and country walking, this route takes you along the Stour Valley path down to the pretty village of Nayland, then after a short climb out of the Stour Valley through superb Suffolk countryside

Overnight: Stoke-by-Nayland

Mileage: Min 8 Max 8  

Day 4 Rural (re-) treat

The final walk returns you to your first hotel where you pick up your luggage before travelling home.

Stoke-by-Nayland to Dedham
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.

Mileage: Min 8 Max 8

Dates & Prices

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PRICE INCLUDES

Ensuite accommodation as described with full English breakfast (prices based on two adults sharing)

Luggage transfer between hotels

Local assistance on call

Detailed itinerary with meticulously planned and researched routes following the Stour Valley Path and other quiet footpaths, tracks and country lanes

Route notes, descriptions and OS 1:25,000 mapping with marked routes. We pride ourselves on our detailed level of documentation which includes plenty of top tips for places to visit or relaxing and sampling the local fare along the way. We send electronic versions of these documents by email approximately two weeks before your stay so you can plan ahead and look forward to your gentle walking adventure

Please note that the price EXCLUDES

Costs of getting to and from the start point

Accommodation Options

A selected 3 star hotel in Dedham and a 4 star sports resort hotel in Stoke by Nayland with pool, spa facilities and 2 championship golf courses.

Supplements for Friday and Saturday night stays are payable at both hotels.

We are pleased to discuss details on request.

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