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East Of England

Matching Green Common – Matching Church loop from Sawbridgeworth

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Matching Green Common – Matching Church loop from Sawbridgeworth

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Matching Green Common – Matching Church loop from Sawbridgeworth

01:23

23.4km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.33 km

Downhill westbound

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ride westbound for the downhill. Deceptively tiring eastbound, especially the first half, followed by a slight uphill grade which doesn't let your legs recover.

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2

3.32 km

High Lane

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There's actually more uphill travelling northbound, but it isn't particularly steep. Southbound, the climb that begins at the northern end of High Lane is evil.

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3

11.3 km

Pedallers Pit Stop Cycle Cafe

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Great place for a coffee. Cycle repair

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4

12.9 km

Watery Lane

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It's impassable in winter and the "unsuitable for motor vehicles" signs are there for good reason.

At certain times the ford at the southern end presents no problem, but the …

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5

14.3 km

The Chequers Pub and Matching Green Common

Highlight • Pub

There's a pub (currently serving takeaway during COVID) and a massive common for picnics in the sun. Trees dotted around for shade and a pond. Very quiet and relaxing.

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6

14.8 km

Matching Green Common

Highlight • Settlement

A classic Essex village green and a nice place to pause for a break. The pub opposite is also pretty good.

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16.7 km

Matching Pond

Lake

8

17.0 km

Matching Church

Highlight • Settlement

Stunning views. The road is a bridleway, so no access to motor vehicles, but it is fully paved.

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B

23.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

353 m

224 m

148 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

6.06 km

181 m

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

79 %

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