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The Vicar Pub – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Chelmsford

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Chelmsford
Chelmsford

The Vicar Pub – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Chelmsford

Easy

20

riders

The Vicar Pub – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Chelmsford

01:50

39.4km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 33.8 km for 138 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.77 km

Writtle Village Green and Duck Pond

Highlight • Settlement

Writtle has a beautiful traditional village green. Complete with duck pond and Norman church, it's a picture-perfect place for a picnic. The village was once described as "one of the …

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2

4.94 km

The Vicar Pub

Highlight (Segment) • Pub

7.44 km

Chapel Wood

Forest

4

14.8 km

Dandelion and Burdock Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop here for chocolate and 🍰

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5

15.7 km

Old Windmill

Highlight • Monument

6

21.8 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

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7

24.4 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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8

24.8 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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33.9 km

Galleywood Common - Open Access Land

Nature Reserve

10

37.4 km

The Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

B

39.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

3.28 km

1.75 km

266 m

231 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

12.5 km

184 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 11 June

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14°C

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