Proof that Essex is not, in fact, flat! A tough climb up into the woods to the east of Chelmsford, but a good test of the legs. Well worth the effort.

Tony SoTyred

July 12, 2021

Road cycling

A great climb everyone should try at least once.

Reece

April 25, 2019

Road cycling

Attack the middle flat to really get your time down.

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Distance 1.72 km

Uphill 90 m

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Location: Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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North Hill Climb

1. Great Chelmsford loop from Ingatstone

2. North Hill Climb – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Braintree

3. North Hill Climb – Paper Mill Lock loop from Maldon

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