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

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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. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

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

Start point

Bus stop

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17.8 km

Sheepcote Wood

Forest

18.5 km

Cressing Temple Barns

Highlight • Historical Site

Steeped full of history and rather beautiful.

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23.4 km

Ramped Railway Crossing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Interesting ramped bridge crossing railway

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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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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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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

1.83 km

419 m

267 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

5.91 km

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

28°C

17°C

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

Cressing Temple Barns

Ramped Railway Crossing Bridge

St Nicolas' Church, Witham

Ford Crossing at River Chelmer

The Square Compasses

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