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The Swan, Thaxted – Farmhouse Free House loop from Thaxted

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The Swan, Thaxted – Farmhouse Free House loop from Thaxted

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The Swan, Thaxted – Farmhouse Free House loop from Thaxted

01:49

6.94km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

212 m

The Swan, Thaxted

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub open most of the time

Tip by

2

257 m

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

Highlight • Religious Site

Outside the church are 2 benches with plenty of space for bikes. A handy stopping place for a rest and drink. It is opposite the Swan Hotel so that is the alternative

Tip by

3

413 m

John Webb's Windmill

Highlight • Structure

The approach is along a cinder track from Thaxted high street. Go through the field gate at the top and down the path about 20m to get a close up view of the windmill.

Tip by

4

3.33 km

Farmhouse Free House

Highlight • Other

5

6.93 km

Vintage Style Living

Highlight • Cafe

Little antique shop that does coffee and limited cakes. Seats outside but no toilets. Thaxted is limited to here or across road at Dorringtons for coffee. Dorringtons has wider choice …

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B

6.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

1.83 km

1.70 km

688 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

1.09 km

794 m

688 m

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Wednesday 11 November

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