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Watch out for pedestrians and dogs, great place to stop to refuel.

I can't not include it in my usual Essex routes. Smooth road with beautiful view! It's is the BEST!

Great place for a break! Able to order outside (if the weather is nice) so don't need to worry about securing bike if a solo biker!

Joined the Flitch way here - an excellent off road trail all the way to Bishop's Stortford - as an old railway - fairly flat with gentle gradients - highly recommended.

Blackmore village is a place to visit they have a great Tea room Homemade cakes made on the premises just across the road there is a little church rumour have it Henry the eighth went there

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Proper tea (loose) with our big breakfast.

Good coffee and cakes served here

Strawberry Hill Pond is located within Epping Forest and provides a peaceful retreat perfect for a rest and picnic following a forest walk. The pond is enveloped by conifers and sweet chestnut trees and has a very tranquil and pleasant feel to it. There's a little wooden bench next to the water where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere.

Hatfield Forest is an ancient royal hunting forest, and considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval forests in the world. In the past, deer were kept in the forest for hunting. Today you'll find deer aplenty still, though no longer pursued for the same reason. The forest boasts ancient trees, over 3,500 species of fungi, rare insects and a diverse array of birdlife. There's also a beautiful lake, café and river that meanders through.

Fantastic cafe stop in the pretty village of Blackmore. They've got a great menu and loads of outside space, a real favourite of local and London cyclists.

Excellent café - great cakes

run to the back of Strawberry Hill Ponds off the main path. Into some fun single trails towards the Green Ride.

Lovely stretch through Epping Forest

A majestic medieval ruin perched atop a hill with sweeping views of the Essex countryside and the Thames Estuary. Built in the 13th century under the reign of King Henry VIII and played a vital role in defending against potential invasion from the sea. It was strategically positioned to guard the Thames estuary. Excellent views across the countryside.

Massive slices of cake

You can visit Hadleigh Castle for free and admire the ruins that have succumbed to the soft London clay on which it was built. The castle was first built in the 13th-century, with extensive renovation and expansion in the 14th-century by King Edward III. It's now owned by English Heritage and you can visit their website here https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hadleigh-castle/

Outdoor tables and bike stands. Friendly, easy going cafe with delicious coffee and cake

Nice place to end the bike ride better than going to Braintree

Great quality surface, quiet traffic and beautiful scenery around you as you go through Epping Forest. A really great road to ride on.