Stour Valley Path
Follow the River Stour from Newmarket to Cattawade on this delightful walk through East Anglia. The walk passes through a series of pretty riverside towns and villages including Little Thurlow, Kedlington, Clare and the Clare Castle Country Park, Long Melford (with Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall), Sudbury, Stoke By Nayland, Nayland and Dedham. You will also pass through the Dedham Vale AONB, an area which inspired much of the work of painter John Constable.
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Stour Valley Path Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
At Bures you could stop off at The Thatcher's Arms. The 19th century pub includes a cosy interior with wood burning stoves and oak beams. Outside there's a lovely garden are with splendid views over the valley. You can find them on Hall Road at postcode CO8 5AT for your sat navs.
The village occupies an interesting spot, straddling the border between Suffolk and Essex. There's also a historic medieval church and a 12th century Motte and Bailey Castle which are well worth a visit.
In Glemsford there's the historic Angel. The pub was the one time home of Cardinal Wolsey's secretary, John Cavendish and dates from the 16th century. They have a garden area and serve evening meals. You can find them on Egremont St at postcode CO10 7SA.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For more walking ideas in the area see the Suffolk Walks, Essex Walks and Cambridgeshire Walks pages.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Stour Valley Path at Kentwell Downs. The footpath is, at this point, passing through a very large field of wheat towards the woodland of Pond Plantation.
Part of the Stour Valley Path at Flatford where you will find Flatford Mill. This is the site of Constable's famous painting The Hay Wain.
This shows the line of the path west of Dudsbury Rings, heading towards Longham.
The Greensand Way and Stour Valley Path meet near Hothfield Common
Along the route of the former Sudbury to Bury St Edmunds railway line, which closed in 1961.
This section of the path is opposite Keddington parish church.