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East Of England

Hoe Mill Lock – Paper Mill Lock loop from Althorne

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Hoe Mill Lock – Paper Mill Lock loop from Althorne

Moderate

2

riders

Hoe Mill Lock – Paper Mill Lock loop from Althorne

03:23

76.3km

560m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.3 km for 218 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.64 km

Mundon Furze

Forest

2

13.2 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

Tip by

3

20.0 km

Hoe Mill Lock

Highlight • Structure

Pretty, good for SUP

Tip by

4

34.5 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.

Tip by

5

40.8 km

Tree-Covered Quiet Road

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

6

43.4 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

Tip by

7

43.4 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

Tip by

8

43.9 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.

Tip by

9

61.8 km

The Prince of Wales Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great pub and very cycling friendly - good range of ales and food.

Tip by

B

76.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.9 km

1.51 km

654 m

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.2 km

9.63 km

424 m

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