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Downhill eastbound – Bacon End loop from Great Dunmow

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Downhill eastbound – Bacon End loop from Great Dunmow

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Downhill eastbound – Bacon End loop from Great Dunmow

01:38

26.7km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.75 km

Eastbound Trail Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

There's still some uphills, but the going is far easier eastbound. In winter, the middle portion can become a stream. While it is passable in either direction, the going is …

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8.53 km

Downhill eastbound

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Easy going downhill eastbound. The distance might look short, but it's harder than it looks westbound.

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9.32 km

Swan Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Has been left to go to rack and ruin in recent times, despite I (and likely others) messaging the council and asking them to clear it. Has always been impassible …

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22.6 km

Bacon End

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Bacon end, it's named after bacon. What's not to like about the sign! Stop for a photo.

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26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

1.56 km

1.22 km

788 m

263 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

10.5 km

1.62 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

28°C

14°C

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Downhill eastbound – Bacon End loop from Great Dunmow

Eastbound Trail Section

Downhill eastbound

Swan Lane

Bacon End

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