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: December 4, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 5.20 km for 225 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.31 km

Mountnessing Windmill

Highlight • Monument

This windmill was built in 1807, but there's reports of windmills on the same site since the 1400s. Now publicly owned and looked after, it's a super chilled spot to …

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13.1 km

Dandelion & Burdock Café

Highlight • Cafe

Check opening times, not currently open on a Sunday. Space in rear yard to park bikes. Cyclist friendly cafe

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14.0 km

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hanningfield Reservoir is celebrated for its significant wildfowl populations and serves as a sanctuary for nature and wildlife. It’s an ideal destination for a day out, offering a range of …

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23.5 km

View of the Lake in Essex

Highlight • Forest

Take a coffee there

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24.1 km

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

You can enjoy lovely views of Hanningfield Reservoir from this road on the south side. The reservoir is framed by beautiful woodlands and meadows, making it a favourite spot for walkers in the Essex area.

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24.1 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good road surface with a lovely view of the reservoir from either direction. Good bird spotting opportunities.

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32.2 km

Buttsbury Ford

Highlight • Bridge

Nice looking ford, and thankfully there is a pedestrian bridge

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40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

1.87 km

268 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

7.87 km

255 m

Elevation

Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 16 December

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37 %

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Mountnessing Windmill

Dandelion & Burdock Café

Old Windmill

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

View of the Lake in Essex

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

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Buttsbury Ford

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