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Lavenham

Summary

Lavenham is probably England's best preserved medieval village past. Take a stroll past its timber-framed houses, medieval halls and the towering church. An old railway line is now a green pathway nearby.
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Walking time:
01h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Lavenham Swan bus stop (TL91524918)

lat: 52.1076562

lon: 0.7953784

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