Circular ride: Sudbury - Brent Eleigh Quiet 16 miles

This is ideal for novices. Not very hilly. Quiet roads. Cracking unspoilt pub

• The only challenging bit to this ride is navigating through Sudbury.
• After that the route is pretty level.
• The route described has a bit of off-road but this is avoidable.
• You can take your bike on the train to Sudbury.
• If you like the idea then there are plenty of variations on the Sudbury-circular theme to explore.

Sudbury

• Streetlife cycles (At bus station, near railway station) are very helpful.(Open Mon-Sat)
  Streetlife cycles charge £10 for one day or lower for longer.
• Parking available near railway station.
• Toilets at the bus station
• Tourist information at town hall.
• Take care on the town centre roads.
• Finding the exit route is a nightmare.

The Cock at Brent Eleigh

• Unspoilt pub with real ale and real cider
• No children
• No food
• Beer garden
• Good company for people who like a good rabbit
• Traditional hours: 12-3;6-11 Mon-Tue,Thu-Sun (7pm Sun)
• Tell them the man with the silly hat sent you.

Alternatives

• The route described is the most direct and quiet but contains 1/4 mile of off-road track which may be impassible when the ground is soft. (See route description.)
• The pretty village of Lavenham is just down the road with teashops etc.
• Once you get used to visiting the Cock there are plenty of longer routes to explore.

Route in detail

From Sudbury railway station turn RIGHT into town		Left at hairy junction followed IMMEDIATELY by getting into RIGHT lane. (You may be happier getting off and crossing on foot.)
Pass Town Hall on your left as you curve to the right.		Across the traffic lights
300 yards then turn left into ACTON LANE (just past Horse & Groom)		Follow lane. 100 yds after sharp left bend escape right into estate by large tree
The next bit is tricky. After going over the west bridge, go straight down all the way and then head under the bridge that appears on your left when you're wondering what next. If you get lost ask for Acton Lane.
STRAIGHT ahead to parking area with grassy bank behind		Up bank onto path turn LEFT and over bridge. DOWN other side then along GRENVILLE RD. Left at tee into ACTON LANE
Carry on into the country to ACTON	Option:Right is quickest road route via Lt. Waldingfield	RIGHT at tee then 150 yds LEFT into BARROW HILL
Keep right	Option:All road route via Lavenham turn left then right.	At oblique crossroads go straight across
After 1/2 mile turn LEFT onto overgrown track.(1/4 mile). Warning: Track can be rutted with ruts hidden in the grass.	Option:Carry on and keep left is all road route (Extra 2 miles)	Follow lane to the Cock

Key
Assistance	Quiet road	Warning	Easily missed	Choice
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