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Stoke by Nayland

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Overview

Starting from the recreation ground car park, the walk will head north along the River Box to Boxford for coffee.  We will then continue north to Groton before turning south through Bower House Tye and on to Polstead for lunch.  We will then return using sections of the St Edmunds Way and Stour Valley Path.

Saturday, 4 April 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
213.4m / 700ft
Type:
circular

Please bring your own refreshments.  The Sulu Cafe may be open in Boxford where we stop for coffee and the Cock Inn may be open in Polstead where we stop for lunch.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 98557 36409
Nearest postcode:
CO6 4QZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Please park in the recreation ground car park in Stoke by Nayland

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