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Paper Mill Lock – North Hill Climb loop from Rayne

Paper Mill Lock – North Hill Climb loop from Rayne

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Paper Mill Lock – North Hill Climb loop from Rayne

02:05

47.2km

290m

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: March 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.27 km for 100 m

After 23.7 km for 218 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

391 m

Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

A very cool cafe - does get very busy however.

Tip by

7.32 km

Bushy Wood

Forest

14.9 km

Owl's Hill Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Good option if you’re looking for a refreshment stop, with outdoor seating booths by the road. Sandwiches as well as cakes and drinks. Open til 4pm.

Tip by

21.2 km

Tree-Covered Quiet Road

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

23.8 km

Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

If you are looking for refreshments you can visit the Paper Mill Lock Tea Rooms .

papermilllock.co.uk

Tip by

23.8 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

Tip by

24.3 km

North Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Proof that Essex is not, in fact, flat! A tough climb up into the woods to the east of Chelmsford, but a good test of the legs. Well worth the effort.

Tip by

26.9 km

Rectory Wood

Forest

47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

455 m

389 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

6.93 km

259 m

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

9°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Paper Mill Lock – North Hill Climb loop from Rayne

Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre

Owl's Hill Tearoom

Tree-Covered Quiet Road

Paper Mill Lock

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

North Hill Climb

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