Manningtree Circular Walk
River Stour - Constable country
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This is an updated version of a walk previously done in 2009, but the slightly shortened version at 9 miles. This Stour Valley Walk passes through 'Constable Country', now the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the inspiration for many of the artist's landscape paintings. Lunch is had at St Mary's Church, Dedham. Shortly past this is the grammar school where the artist was educated. After Dedham Mill and Lock, this version of the walk then follows the River Stour, over Fen Bridge and so onto Flatford Mill, the inspiration for 'The Haywain'. Flatford Lock, the subject of another painting, is passed, as are recently breached river banks. Thereafter, it's on in the fading evening light back to Manningtree station.. A very nice, shorter walk that can, obviously, be prone to flooding.
This 9.3 mile walk goes through 'Constable Country' in the Stour Valley; from Manningtree, the walk heads west towards Dedham Heath and then on to Dedham for lunch. After lunch, it's on towards Stratford St Mary, then eastwards to East Bergholt, and then Flatford Mill. (Mobile phone quality).