Hike Dragon Country, Exploring King Edmund's the Stour Valley

Hiking deep into Dedham Vale, once an area governed by King Edmond of Anglia, runs the River Stour winding through surprisingly hilly terrain with rewarding pretty vistas across valleys, hills, meadows, and small villages rich with architecture and history.

Legend has it that a fierce dragon, with a crested head and razor-like teeth used to terrorise the surrounding villages, breathing fire at anything that moved and even killing a shepherd and his flock.

We hike the St Edmunds Way through the medieval villages of Wormingford and Bures St Mary, passing St Stephens Chapel where St Edmund was crowned King of East Anglia in 855AD. The walk winds along the valley, following ancient waterways and tributaries and meadows returning to Bures St Mary where you are welcome to join us for a drink and some food or take the train home.

GRADE: Beginner hike, 16km 10m 4.5 hrs hiking 200m ascent. This trail is on footpaths and tracks through, meadows and rolling countryside.

COST: £10.00 organiser fee pay on RSVP

MEETING TIME: 09:30 London Liverpool Street Station in front of the main ticket office.

TRAINS: We will be taking the 10:07 train changing at Marks Tey 11:04 arriving in Bures St Mary 11:29 Journey time 1hr 22mins. (Train tickets Not included, pay on the day or buy in advance return to Bures.)

HIKE STARTS: 11:35 at Bures Station

LUNCH: Pack lunch

HIKE FINISHES: Approx 16:30 at Bures Station.

HIKE LEADER: Gary- golondongary@hotmail.co.uk - 07968585224

What to bring: lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear.

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