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 16, 2025

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Bus stop

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7.89 km

Church Steeple

Highlight • Other

Now closed and fenced off with no access.

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13.8 km

St Albright's Church Lane

Highlight • Trail

Pretty quiet lane for easy miles near St Albright's Church to the west of Colchester.

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51.1 km

Jolly Sailor Pub

Highlight • Pub

Juring lockdown, you can order hot food to take away through the window to the left of the main entrance. They'll also fill your water bottle if you're very lucky.

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51.2 km

The Lock Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

great seating area outside, tend to be very busy when sunny!

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67.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.7 km

3.02 km

2.69 km

430 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.9 km

15.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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