Constable Country Walk Suffolk – Three Days
"..Painting with me is but another word for feeling, and I associate 'my careless boyhood' with all that lies on the banks of the Stour; those scenes made me a painter, (and I am grateful)..." John Constable R.A. Relax into another world with Walking Breaks for a few days and feel the timeless inspiration of this delightful English Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wander the water-meadows, wonder at enormous village churches or treat yourself to tea and a graze around the galleries. Read More
England
Any Day
Bed & Breakfast
£347.00
3 Days, 2 Nights
Jan - Nov
Grade 1 (Very Easy)
Overview
“..Painting with me is but another word for feeling, and I associate ‘my careless boyhood’ with all that lies on the banks of the Stour; those scenes made me a painter, (and I am grateful)…” John Constable R.A. Relax into another world with Walking Breaks for a few days and feel the timeless inspiration of this delightful English Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wander the water-meadows, wonder at enormous village churches or treat yourself to tea and a graze around the galleries.
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
Walk from 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 Rural (re-)treat
The final stretch, returns you to your first hotel where you pick up your luggage before travelling home.
Walk from 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
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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 hotel in Stoke by Nayland with swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, jacuzzi, massage & beauty treatments, fully equipped gym and 2 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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