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Scenic Road to Thaxted – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Saffron Walden

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East Of England

Scenic Road to Thaxted – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Saffron Walden

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3.0

(2)

86

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Scenic Road to Thaxted – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Saffron Walden

01:02

23.2km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.58 km

Scenic Road to Thaxted

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If your looking for a nice stretch of road with a mix of hills and decents thisnis cracking especially as you end up cycling into Thaxted which is such a pretty little place.

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2

12.0 km

Lavenham High Street and the Guildhall

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful high street with half timbered buildings and guildhall. Parrishes, half way up, is a decent cafe for refreshments.

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3

12.2 km

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

Highlight • Religious Site

Outside the church are 2 benches with plenty of space for bikes. A handy stopping place for a rest and drink. It is opposite the Swan Hotel so that is the alternative

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4

12.3 km

The Swan, Thaxted

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub open most of the time

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5

18.1 km

Blossom Bites Café

Highlight • Cafe

Wood fired Pizza on Fridays and Saturdays! Oh, and cakes.

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B

23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

915 m

126 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

871 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

20°C

12°C

27 %

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