Lovely little village always full of cyclists and motorcycles, you have a lovely pub and next door a bistro as well as a couple of cafes which all serve amazing food from bacon sarnies to full blown roast dinners.
This place is amazingly beautiful. It's a great starting point, if you wanna walk in the woods and fields around Braintree. Incidentally, it's where Keith Flint's funeral was held in March 2019. Here's to you, Flinters!
A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!
Such a great mid-ride stop, where almost everything is made fresh on site or sourced locally, the cafe at the Blue Egg is a real institution for cyclists and a …