Day One Arrive at Needham Market, explore the area and spend your first night in or near this small market town.

Day TwoA detour takes in the lovely Shotley peninsular before you rejoin the recommended route just before East Bergholt, the birthplace of John Constable. Down the hill then to Flatford Mill, where you can take a guided Constable appreciation tour, go rowing on the River Stour or enjoy a break in the riverside tea-room. Finally to the pretty village of Dedham with its antique shops, craft market and striking church.
(Rec 31: Min 19: Max 46 miles.)

Day ThreeA fascinating day’s ride to the ‘Wool Town’ of Hadleigh, reportedly the 14th! most prosperous town in the country in the14th and 15th centuries. On to the half-timbered houses of Kersey, certainly one of the prettiest villages in England, and then to Lavenham. Here you spend the night surrounded by the jumble of Tudor houses in this most famous ‘Wool Town’.
(Rec 27: Min 20: Max 33 miles.)

Day Four More time to explore Lavenham before a leisurely ride back to Needham Market. The energetic can visit the magnificent Ickworth House, taste wine at Gifford's Hall vineyard or visit the Museum of East Anglian Life at Stowmarket.
(Rec 23: Min 16: Max 40 miles.)