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Weir on the River Colne – Colne Valley Railway Footpath loop from Halstead

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Weir on the River Colne – Colne Valley Railway Footpath loop from Halstead

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Weir on the River Colne – Colne Valley Railway Footpath loop from Halstead

05:17

20.0km

190m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.61 km

The Five Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

4.65 km

Weir on the River Colne

Highlight • River

4.67 km

Colne Valley Railway Footpath

Highlight • Trail

8.12 km

Sunday roast at Drapers Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Sunday dinner

Tip by

10.3 km

Earls Colne Airfield Runway Road

Highlight • Structure

Ride along a road that’s adjacent to Earls Colne Airfield runway. Quite a busy airfield and you can regularly see planes taking off and landing.

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14.7 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.

Tip by

14.7 km

Greenstead Green Farm Shop & Post Office Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Popular coffee shop in a charming barn. Cyclist friendly with loads of outside space for bikes.

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

2.69 km

2.58 km

2.39 km

1.32 km

Surfaces

8.52 km

6.40 km

2.55 km

1.54 km

955 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Weir on the River Colne – Colne Valley Railway Footpath loop from Halstead

The Five Bells Pub

Weir on the River Colne

Colne Valley Railway Footpath

Sunday roast at Drapers Hotel

Earls Colne Airfield Runway Road

Greenstead Green Barn Café & Post Office

Greenstead Green Farm Shop & Post Office Café

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