To explore Constable Country at its fullest, there's no substitute for walking or cycling.
One of the best ways to experience the countryside that John Constable knew and loved is to walk around the picturesque Stour Valley.
By following in the footsteps of Constable you’ll have a better appreciation of the trees, rivers, sounds and light captured on canvass by one of the greatest British painters of all time.
To help guide you, we’ve added a special downloadable Constable Walk on the website, featuring a walk from Manningtree Station to Flatford. Manningtree Station is on the London Liverpool Street – Ipswich/Norwich line.
The 60-mile Painters Trail cycle route is another great way to experience the areas of Suffolk and Essex made famous by painters such as Constable. There are also bus routes across the county to the Stour Valley.
And don't necessarily wait for a cloudless day to experience Constable Country at its best. The quieter week days that are forecast for sunshine and showers often leave the landscape at its most beguiling, and as Constable depicted it.
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