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Hedingham Castle – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Earls Colne

Hedingham Castle – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Earls Colne

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Hedingham Castle – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Earls Colne

01:59

41.8km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.30 km

The Five Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

17.7 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!

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17.7 km

Magna Carta Sign at Castle Hedingham

Highlight • Monument

31.4 km

Low Ley Plantation

Forest

31.9 km

Gosfield Lake Resort

Highlight • Rest Area

A pleasant safe environment for family fun and relaxation. Beautiful lakeside picnic spots and a children’s sand play area, together with the opportunity for Water ski lessons and Banana rides …

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36.6 km

Courtyard Brewery Taproom

Highlight • Restaurant

Bar got a beer garden at the back for those warm summer nights.

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37.3 km

The Dog Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub (also has a B&B) serves well kept real ale, 4 beers on.

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41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

6.37 km

241 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

11.9 km

241 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

24°C

9°C

0 %

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Hedingham Castle – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Earls Colne

The Five Bells Pub

Hedingham Castle

Magna Carta Sign at Castle Hedingham

Gosfield Lake Resort

Courtyard Brewery Taproom

The Dog Inn

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