Stour Valley Path

Introduction

The beautiful Stour Valley Path runs between Newmarket in the far west of the county near the source of the River Stour, to Cattawade in the far south east where the river joins the estuary at the border with Essex. Along the way walkers can enjoy the lush tranquil countryside in this stunning part of Suffolk, passing through areas of historical interest and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Dedham Vale AONB & Stour Valley Project have created a comprehensive guide to the Stour Valley Path which can be downloaded as a whole or in sections, or can be obtained from visitor centres, local outlets, and from the Dedham Vale AONB & Stour Valley Project themselves.

Route Overview

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Distance: 60 miles

Stour Valley Path green and yellow waymarker disc on wooden post

Waymark: named discs and posts with stylised river and dragonfly logo

Start: centre of Newmarket

Finish: Cattawade Street, Cattawade, CO11 1RH

Gallery

a view of three horses and jockeys on the Gallops at Newmarket, with a church spire and the roofs of houses in the background
view of the Five Bells pub at Cavendish - a Suffolk pink thatched building with a long black barn attached, a green in the foreground, and tall trees behind, with a dramatic grey lowering sky
The Mill (a large square white building), 3 ducks and a swan on the River Stour at Sudbury, with two weeping willow trees in the background on a sunny day
a small river running through green Sudbury Meadows, with lots of trees in the background
a family in a wooden rowing boat on the river, with trees on both sides at Flatford
View over rolling green countryside, with a variety of types of tree at Stoke by Nayland
a golden and purple sunset reflected in the river at Flatford with trees silhouetted against the beautiful sky
a sunset view across ploughed brown fields, a sweep of green field with lots of trees, and the square flint tower of Stoke by Nayland Church in the middle of the background
Willy Lotts Cottage at Flatford - a large white cottage with a red tiled roof surrounded by trees and overlooking a millpond edged with green reeds
a golden and purple sunset reflected on the River Deben at Cattawade