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East Of England

The Cricketers Arms – Arkesden Village loop from Debden

Road cycling routes

East Of England

The Cricketers Arms – Arkesden Village loop from Debden

Moderate

5.0

(1)

10

riders

The Cricketers Arms – Arkesden Village loop from Debden

02:43

59.4km

420m

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.7 km

The Cricketers Arms

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub, not cheap but good beer. Black Sheep when I was there.

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2

16.1 km

Winding Country Road with Open Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This stretch is heavy going eastbound, what with the ever-present wind in your face.

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25.4 km

Marlow's Knoll

Forest

4

34.4 km

Highest Road in Essex (139 m)

Highlight • Cycleway

Congratulations, you've reached the highest point - for roadies - in the county (the actual county top is ~500m west of you at 147m in Roughway Wood, accessible by a bridleway for our gravel-loving compatriots).

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5

39.6 km

Arkesden Village

Highlight • Settlement

Quintessential Cambridgeshire village, complete with thatched roofs and a small village green. Incredibly peaceful place to stop for a break after the gentle climb.

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40.8 km

Poore Street Plantation

Forest

7

50.9 km

Henham Village and The Cock Inn

Highlight • Settlement

Nice pub with seats in front and large garden to side. Well worth a rest after the hill up to it.

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B

59.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.1 km

339 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

18.3 km

124 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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