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Layer Church – Wrought Iron Gate by the Field loop from Layer Breton

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Layer Church – Wrought Iron Gate by the Field loop from Layer Breton

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Layer Church – Wrought Iron Gate by the Field loop from Layer Breton

02:05

34.8km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14 m

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another great place to stop on a long bike ride. The visitor centre features a lovely cafe with handmade hot sandwich options and a terrace with a view over the …

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382 m

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cyclepath which is part of a larger network of new permissive footpaths and bridleways around Abberton reservoir. A bit bumpy in places, but takes you off the 60mph Wigborough …

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2.19 km

Layer Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Not much to be seen from the road but continue just south of the church and there are good views across Abberton Reservoir.

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4.22 km

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sustrans route here is over quite rough ground and may not be suitable for wider bikes. The sign says " no motorised vehicles", not sure if that applies to …

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11.2 km

Wrought Iron Gate by the Field

Highlight • Other

Runs almost parallel to the B1022, so hardly any traffic.

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11.6 km

Fan Wood

Forest

17.0 km

The Jam Factory Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

Home of the well known Tiptree branded jams the company also runs a couple of tearooms across the country. Check tiptree.com/tea-rooms/locations for opening times and impressions.

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34.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

2.33 km

2.01 km

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

17.0 km

312 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Monday 13 July

28°C

16°C

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Layer Church – Wrought Iron Gate by the Field loop from Layer Breton

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

Layer Church

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Wrought Iron Gate by the Field

The Jam Factory Tea Room

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