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Bocking Windmill – Hedingham Castle loop from Earls Colne

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Bocking Windmill – Hedingham Castle loop from Earls Colne

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Bocking Windmill – Hedingham Castle loop from Earls Colne

02:52

47.8km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.12 km

Greenstead Green Barn Café & Post Office

Highlight • Cafe

Newly reopened and as good as before. If you can, take bikes through to the rear of cafe for security.

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11.4 km

Lyons Hall Wood

Highlight • Forest

Lovely bit of shaded woodland road. In spring the woods are carpeted in bluebells.

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13.7 km

Bocking Windmill

Highlight • Historical Site

14.9 km

Dirt Path Through Fields

Highlight • Trail

15.9 km

Sunrise View Over the Fields

Highlight • Natural

29.7 km

The Village Green at Castle Hedingham

Highlight • Settlement

A great resting spot on the village green at Castle Hedingham. There’s also a bench under the tree offering some shade.

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31.1 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

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!

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38.7 km

Little Maplestead Round Church

Highlight • Historical Site

One of only four medieval round churches left in England. Easily seen from the road.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Maplestead

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40.1 km

Seven Acre Wood

Forest

47.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

2.30 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

20.6 km

287 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

23°C

12°C

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Bocking Windmill – Hedingham Castle loop from Earls Colne

Greenstead Green Barn Café & Post Office

Lyons Hall Wood

Bocking Windmill

Dirt Path Through Fields

Sunrise View Over the Fields

The Village Green at Castle Hedingham

Hedingham Castle

Little Maplestead Round Church

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