Rodbridge to Sudbury

Distance: 12km (7.5 Miles)
Ascent: 45m (148ft)
Duration: 3 Hours

This lovely 7.5 mile walk, taken from the Ordnance Survey's Outstanding Circular Walks Book begins at Long Melford Country Park and follows parts of the old railway line and footpaths into the centre of Sudbury. The return back to Long Melford explores the vast open water meadows that sit along the River Stour before re-joining the old railway line.

Crossing the River Stour at Rodbridge.

Descending down the side of the valley to join the old Railway Line into Sudbury.

Zooming in on Melford Church.

Joining the railway line into Sudbury.

The railway line crosses the River Stour several times before heading into Sudbury.

The River Stour.

The Quay Theatre.

We took a detour off the path to see some of the other historical treat in Sudbury and found this window arch that likely came from one of the Priory’s.

Medieval Walls along the edge of the recreation field which marked the boundary of a Priory.

The Priory Gate. The former entrance into a Dominican Friary. Circa 1500.

St Gregory’s Church.

This church was once part of a College which no longer exists.

The Mill Hotel.

The River Stour.

Brundon Mill.

A final view of the Stour before joining the railway line back to Rodbridge.