The best walks and hikes around Braintree
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Last updated: November 10, 2025
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1. Bures to Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale loop — Dedham Vale
9.63km
02:35
110m
110m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.5
(4)
12
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2. Birdbrook to Steeple-Bumpstead loop
7.77km
02:01
50m
50m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(16)
111
hikers
3. Cavendish Village – Clare Castle Country Park loop from Cavendish
11.4km
02:59
100m
100m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(16)
78
hikers
4. The Vine – The Fox loop from Finchingfield
7.12km
01:51
40m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(16)
78
hikers
5. The Fox – The Vine loop from Great Bardfield
7.21km
01:53
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(15)
101
hikers
6. Clare Castle Country Park – Cavendish Village loop from Clare
11.6km
03:03
100m
100m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(15)
43
hikers
7. St Mary's Church loop from Terling
8.06km
02:07
60m
60m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
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37
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10. Carved Wooden Bench – Tree-Lined Avenue loop from Pattiswick
5.32km
01:22
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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