Flatford Mill to Dedham
Through Constable's meadows along the Stour from Flatford to Dedham and back.
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Ascent
- 20 m
- Time
- 1.5–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 11 m
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About this walk
Flatford Mill to Dedham is an easy 7.6 km circular walk with 20 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Flatford (grid reference TM 077 332).
John Constable grew up here, and painted Flatford Mill, Willy Lott's House and the Dedham meadows again and again. The scenes are much as he left them: the slow River Stour, the water meadows and the tower of Dedham church.
The walk follows the river from Flatford to Dedham and returns across the fields on the other side.
Route
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1
To Dedham
Follow the Stour upstream through the meadows to Dedham.
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2
Back to Flatford
Return across the fields on the other bank.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Flatford Mill to Dedham take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2.5 hours for the 7.6 km route, which has 20 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Flatford (grid reference TM 077 332). National Trust car park at Flatford (charge for non-members).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Manningtree, 3 km away. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat riverside and field paths, muddy in winter.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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