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Paper Mill Lock – North Hill Climb loop from Halstead

Paper Mill Lock – North Hill Climb loop from Halstead

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Paper Mill Lock – North Hill Climb loop from Halstead

04:23

93.3km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.1 km for 218 m

After 43.8 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.59 km

Stable Wood

Forest

23.3 km

Owl's Hill Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Good option if you’re looking for a refreshment stop, with outdoor seating booths by the road. Sandwiches as well as cakes and drinks. Open til 4pm.

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29.6 km

Tree-Covered Quiet Road

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

32.1 km

Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

If you are looking for refreshments you can visit the Paper Mill Lock Tea Rooms .

papermilllock.co.uk

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32.2 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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32.7 km

North Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Proof that Essex is not, in fact, flat! A tough climb up into the woods to the east of Chelmsford, but a good test of the legs. Well worth the effort.

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43.7 km

The Hythe Quay (Maldon)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steep down hill to Queens Head pub, spacious outdoor space.
500m away from main promenade and Public toilets are within area

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59.3 km

The Jam Factory Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

Home of the well known Tiptree branded jams the company also runs a couple of tearooms across the country. Check tiptree.com/tea-rooms/locations for opening times and impressions.

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64.9 km

The Old School House

Highlight • Historical Site

Now the village hall.

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66.5 km

Fan Wood

Forest

93.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.8 km

5.74 km

1.47 km

395 m

Surfaces

56.5 km

36.7 km

180 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

26°C

15°C

0 %

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Paper Mill Lock – North Hill Climb loop from Halstead

Owl's Hill Tearoom

Tree-Covered Quiet Road

Paper Mill Lock

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

North Hill Climb

The Hythe Quay (Maldon)

The Jam Factory Tea Room

The Old School House

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