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Overview

Rescheduled Stage 5 - a linear walk from Sudbury to Lavenham, continuing our journey along the St Edmund Way.  

Meet in Lavenham, to catch the 09:50 Bus to Sudbury, where we'll re-join the St Edmund Way and walk back through Sudbury, Long Melford, and the lovely countryside in-between. 

There should be some facilities along the route, but in case they aren't open, please bring enough food and drink for the day.

NB: SOME OF THE ROUTE IS PRONE TO FLOODING AFTER HEAVY RAIN.  PLEASE CHECK WALK DETAILS ON THE MORNING OF THE WALK.  

IF THE STOUR VALLEY IS STILL FLOODED, RATHER THAN CANCEL THE WALK, 'PLAN B' IS TO REPLACE IT WITH A CIRCULAR WALK FROM LAVENHAM  (SAME MEETING POINT AND START TIME).  

Saturday, 7 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:35 am
Start time:
9:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.6km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
125m / 410ft
Type:
linear

NOTE MEETING TIME: Bus leaves Lavenham at 09:50 from the 'Coach Park' bus stop in front of the Cock Horse Inn; £3 (or bus pass).

Closest parking to bus stop is the large public car park behind the Cock Horse Inn - £2.50 for the day.

Bus is due into Sudbury Bus Station at 10:22.  If you want to meet us in Sudbury, please let the Walk Leader know in advance so that we can look out for you.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
TL 91402 48993
Nearest postcode:
CO10 9SA
what3words:
turntable.nitrate.saturate
Meeting time:
9:35 am

Meet at 'Coach Park' Bus Stop in front of Cock Horse Inn, Lavenham. Bus 43 (to Colchester) leaves 09:50

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 87485 41225
Nearest postcode:
CO10 2UU
what3words:
truffles.slug.bars
Start time:
9:35 am

The walk starts at Sudbury Bus Station (bus arrives 10:22)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 91446 48929
Nearest postcode:
CO10 9SA
what3words:
tacky.broccoli.removal
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

The walk finishes at the car park behind the Cock Horse Inn

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking