Wednesday 17th July

Preview

Just off the route at mile 16, Stowmarket, with its Food Museum and daily talks, is the town on one side and Haughley Park, a country estate with weddings and event space on the other. Both are diversion options, time permitting.

At mile 26 the route passes through the medieval village of Lavenham.

Post Run

Evening walk on Stour Valley Path, that inspired Gainsborough and Constable landscapes, and in Sudbury, The Talbot Trail with its statues depicting the town’s history.

The Stour Valley Path is also a popular 100K ultramarathon route that I have completed.

Landmarks:

8am Diss
12noon – 2pm Pick up at mile 15 for visit to Food Museum followed by Haughley Park (either side of the route)
Return to Mile 15
5pm Lavenham (mile 26)
6.30pm Sudbury (mile 33)

Post Run – Talbot Trail

Hedingham Castle [drive past only]

Fuel: Will be inspired by the current exhibition at The Food Museum, Stowmarket