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Layer-De-La-Haye

Wild Birds on the Reservoir loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

Moderate

4.5

(4)

34

hikers

Wild Birds on the Reservoir loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

02:01

7.82km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

74 m

St John the Baptist Church, Layer de la Haye

Highlight • Religious Site

Info taken from layerchurches.org.uk/churches.htm

The first record of the church's existence is found in a charter of 1128, although the oldest parts of the present walls were built some time …

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3.06 km

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Forest

3

3.43 km

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another way to cross Abberton Reservoir with water views on both sides. As the title suggests, a great spot for some mid-ride bird spotting.

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4

6.06 km

Wild Birds on the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

5

6.13 km

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cyclepath which is part of a larger network of new permissive footpaths and bridleways around Abberton reservoir. A bit bumpy in places, but takes you off the 60mph Wigborough …

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7.82 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

1.43 km

751 m

478 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

1.66 km

1.43 km

457 m

249 m

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