View of Hanningfield Reservoir – Tree-Lined Road Near Blackmore loop from Chelmsford

View of Hanningfield Reservoir – Tree-Lined Road Near Blackmore loop from Chelmsford

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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – Tree-Lined Road Near Blackmore loop from Chelmsford

03:15

73.0km

420m

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: October 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.2 km

Slough House Wood

Forest

37.4 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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42.9 km

View of the Lake in Essex

Highlight • Forest

Take a coffee there

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43.2 km

Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.

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43.5 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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46.7 km

Old Windmill

Highlight • Monument

57.5 km

Portmoorshall Wood

Forest

59.6 km

Blackmore Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to plan a stop on a ride out from London. An excellent cafe, a pub and also a supermarket next door. What more could you want?

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62.1 km

Concrete Path with Daffodils in Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

Can be beautiful but bit of a dead end if you are on a road bike and skinny tyres

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62.4 km

Tree-Lined Road Near Blackmore

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of smooth road with leafy cover offered shelter from the day's wind and harsh sun. Nice for a 'breather' before reaching Blackmore village.

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