Join us on this walking holiday where you’ll enjoy walking among saints and dragons of the Stour Valley.
The holiday will include beautiful walks combining lovely old villages, woods, rivers, churches,’ dragons,’ stream side walking and views across the broad Stour Valley and St Edmunds Way.
Day 1: We will walk from Stoke by Nayland to Flatford Mill. The route starts at the valley of the River Box to the epicentre of Constable Country at Dedham and Flatford. This walk is approximately 16km /10 miles.
Day 2: We will walk the Flatford, Dedham, Gun Hill and the Stour Valley circular. This walk is approximately 12km/9miles.
Day 3: We will walk Bures Meadow via Arger Fen. This gentle loop through the countryside takes in the water meadow and views of the famous dragon outline at Bures. This route follows part of the St Edmunds way. This walk is approximately 7.5 km/ 4-5 miles.
About the tutor
Helena Wilsen-Saunders
Helena Wilsen-Saunders is a local Suffolk artist specialising in landscape painting as well as a keen rambler. She has led walks for local rambling groups in and around Suffolk.
About Flatford Mill
We have four buildings that are used for visitor accommodation. Whilst most rooms are either en-suite or have a dedicated bathroom, there are some rooms in The Mill that share showers and toilets at the end of the hall. If this is un-suitable for you please make the office staff aware upon booking or as soon as possible.
Please be aware that you are visiting a Field Centre that caters in the main for school parties; the accommodation is basic and dormitory style, but warm and comfortable.
Explore our range of walking holidays hosted by our engaging tutors and learn from their expertise and skills. Our nature courses are a chance to meet like-minded people and a chance to unwind from everyday life. They are a great opportunity to experience the UK’s glorious countryside surrounding our field centres.
Example Timetable
Example timetable
Day 1: We will walk from Stoke by Nayland to Flatford Mill. The route starts at the valley of the River Box to the epicentre of Constable Country at Dedham and Flatford. This walk is approximately 16km /10 miles.
Day 2: We will walk the Flatford, Dedham, Gun Hill and the Stour Valley circular. This walk is approximately 12km/9miles.
Day 3: We will walk Bures Meadow via Arger Fen. This gentle loop through the countryside takes in the water meadow and views of the famous dragon outline at Bures. This route follows part of the St Edmunds way. This walk is approximately 7.5 km/ 4-5 miles.
Check-in is between 1600-1800, if you are arriving after 1800 please advise us, so we can ensure you are advised of access codes, room key location, and room location.
You will meet the guide at Dinner, and you will have your first session after Dinner.
What's Included
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Expert Tuition -
Free Wi-Fi -
Full Board Accommodation -
Hot and Cold Drinks -
In Course Transport -
Picnic Lunch
Accommodation and picnic lunch are for resident bookings only.
Refreshments are included for all but non-resident bookings are advised to bring lunch with you.
Before You Attend
What to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing: Waterproof hooded jacket; waterproof trousers; warm mid garments at all times of the year. Walking boots with a sufficiently supportive structure and with pronounced tread; sun hat in warm, sunny weather. Sunscreen, sunglasses etc, hot weather.
- Food and Drink - sufficient food and drink to sustain you for a day’s walk. Spare food for use in the event of an emergency.
- Water 2 Litres.
- Essential Personal Medication - medication prescribed by your GP to be at hand at all times (e.g.inhalers for asthma sufferers). Small first aid kit is recommended.
- Rucksack to carry gear
Opportunities to attend this course
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Tue 26, August 2025 16:00 - Fri 29, August 2025 16:00