Walking a weekend in Constable country

Easy walking in the delightful area of water-meadows, villages, and churches, immortalised by one of Britain's greatest painters, John Constable. Such is the identification of the area with him, that it has become known as 'Constable country', the epitome of the gentle English countryside.

Itinerary

 

DAY 1: Arrive Dedham for overnight.

Constable Country
Dedham is a thriving village with many beautiful houses, and good shops and restaurants and the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, with its Constable painting on permanent display.

DAY 2: Riverside walk
Riverside walk alongside the Stour to Flatford Mill, immortalised by John Constable. Continue to East Bergholt, the birthplace of the artist, before returning to Dedham for overnight. 7 miles.

DAY 3: Village walk
Walk to include the beautiful villages of Stoke-by-Nayland and Nayland, where a copy of one of Constable's paintings is to be seen in its original setting. Overnight Nayland.

DAY 4: departure.
An additional night and circular walk is available at Nayland.

Practical Information:

PRICE:

£225 per person based on 2 people sharing. Single supplement on request. Extra night costs on request.

INCLUDED:

3 nights B & B with private bathrooms; route notes and maps; luggage transportation between Dedham and Nayland.

GETTING THERE:

The nearest railway station is at MANINGTREE. The nearest airport is LONDON STANSTED.

WHEN TO GO:

Any day (subject to accommodation availability). Best time late April through October. Contact: info@britishandirishwalks.com or Tel: (44) (0)1242 254353 or 518888


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