Cycling around Braintree is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Essex. So you can find your perfect Braintree bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. Witham to Tollesbury Saltmarsh loop via Heybridge Basin

49.1km

02:56

280m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2. Braintree to Finchingfield loop via Rotten End

68.5km

04:04

490m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way East Section loop from Braintree

24.6km

01:49

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Flitch Way Cycle Path – Flitch Way East Section loop from Braintree

53.4km

03:53

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way East Section loop from Braintree Freeport

35.0km

02:28

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Courtyard Brewery Taproom – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Halstead

28.8km

01:42

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Gosfield

20.5km

01:12

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Stocks Farm Campsite loop from Braintree

8.58km

00:40

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. White Windmill loop from Hatfield Peverel

50.0km

02:59

300m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. River Blackwater – Holy Trinity Church, Bradwell loop from Feering

22.4km

01:19

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Braintree

1. Witham to Tollesbury Saltmarsh loop via Heybridge Basin

2. Braintree to Finchingfield loop via Rotten End

3. Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way East Section loop from Braintree

4. Flitch Way Cycle Path – Flitch Way East Section loop from Braintree

5. Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way East Section loop from Braintree Freeport

6. Courtyard Brewery Taproom – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Halstead

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8. Stocks Farm Campsite loop from Braintree

9. White Windmill loop from Hatfield Peverel

10. River Blackwater – Holy Trinity Church, Bradwell loop from Feering

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