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

Last updated: January 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Flitch Way road crossing

Highlight • Trail

no real crossing point for bikes on busy main road

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1.26 km

Bridge Over the Stream Near Dunmow

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Section is narrow for cyclists

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4.04 km

Slippery Wooden Slats

Highlight • Bridge

Be careful if you have less than nobbly tyres as the wooden slats become slippery when wet.

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5.14 km

Rayne Station on the Flitch Way

Highlight • Rest Area

Running for 15 miles between Bishop's Stortford and Braintree, the Flitch Way is totally traffic free and very flat. It is a fantastic place to hike with a good surface. …

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6.55 km

Flitch Way — East section

Highlight • Cycleway

Great tree shaded old railway route

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10.8 km

Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

A very cool cafe - does get very busy however.

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11.3 km

Pump Track

Highlight • MTB Park

Small Gravel pump track

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15.8 km

Bannister Green Halt

Highlight • Monument

Former halt on Flitch Way railway route. Great for a gravel bike ride!

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

2.55 km

1.01 km

886 m

244 m

175 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

5.19 km

3.21 km

2.10 km

297 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 21 April

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Flitch Way road crossing

Bridge Over the Stream Near Dunmow

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Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre

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