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Layer-De-La-Haye

Abberton Church – Layer Church loop from Layer Breton

Hard

5.0

(3)

18

hikers

Abberton Church – Layer Church loop from Layer Breton

05:10

19.9km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.14 km

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Forest

2

2.51 km

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another way to cross Abberton Reservoir with water views on both sides. As the title suggests, a great spot for some mid-ride bird spotting.

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3

6.29 km

St Stephen's Church, Great Wigborough

Highlight • Religious Site

Info taken from merseamuseum.org.uk/mmresdetails.php?pid=GWG_CHC&rhit=5&ba=mmwig.php

Beautifully situated on the top of a hill at the highest point of the parish, the tower of the church is a landmark for many miles …

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4

9.53 km

Malting Cottage Honey

Highlight • Other

£5 per jar from the porch of a cottage, honesty box system. Since finding this I've been back several times to buy it - the honey is good.

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5

13.4 km

Abberton Church

Highlight • Other

6

17.8 km

Layer Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Not much to be seen from the road but continue just south of the church and there are good views across Abberton Reservoir.

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7

17.9 km

Info taken from layerchurches.org.uk/churches.htm

The first record of the church's existence is found in a charter of 1128, although the oldest parts of the present walls were built some time …

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8

18.1 km

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cyclepath which is part of a larger network of new permissive footpaths and bridleways around Abberton reservoir. A bit bumpy in places, but takes you off the 60mph Wigborough …

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9

19.7 km

Wild Birds on the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

B

19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.72 km

6.98 km

3.64 km

531 m

Surfaces

7.51 km

3.76 km

3.45 km

2.79 km

2.19 km

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Wednesday 1 July

24°C

14°C

11 %

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