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Little Waltham

Ramped Railway Crossing Bridge – The Square Compasses loop from Palace of Beaulieu

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Chelmsford
Little Waltham

Ramped Railway Crossing Bridge – The Square Compasses loop from Palace of Beaulieu

Moderate

4.5

(4)

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Ramped Railway Crossing Bridge – The Square Compasses loop from Palace of Beaulieu

02:30

42.2km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.5 km for 184 m

After 24.7 km for 54 m

After 30.9 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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17.8 km

Sheepcote Wood

Forest

2

18.5 km

Cressing Temple Barns

Highlight • Historical Site

Steeped full of history and rather beautiful.

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3

23.4 km

Ramped Railway Crossing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Interesting ramped bridge crossing railway

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4

24.7 km

St Nicolas' Church, Witham

Highlight • Other

It is thought that there has been a church in Chipping Hill since the earliest days of Christianity in Essex. The site used to be the centre of the Witham …

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5

31.0 km

Ford Crossing at River Chelmer

Highlight • Rest Area

Save to pass in Summer. Could be flooded in Winter

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6

33.9 km

The Square Compasses

Highlight • Historical Site

The Square and Compasses is a traditional rural pub set in picturesque countryside. Right on the Essex Way, the pub serves ‘proper pies’, Sunday roasts, fresh fish, and more. The …

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42.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

1.96 km

385 m

326 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

5.94 km

316 m

< 100 m

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