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Paper Mill Lock – Rural Lanes and Farmland loop from Rayleigh

Paper Mill Lock – Rural Lanes and Farmland loop from Rayleigh

Moderate

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Paper Mill Lock – Rural Lanes and Farmland loop from Rayleigh

03:44

83.3km

580m

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: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.6 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.5 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

22.7 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

24.3 km

Rural Lanes and Farmland

Highlight • Natural

Calm traffic, pretty scenery and flowing roads. What more could you ask for?

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52.0 km

The Bakehouse Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe, very popular with cyclists

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55.8 km

Coppice Wood

Forest

66.0 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can enjoy lovely views of Hanningfield Reservoir from this road on the south side. The reservoir is framed by beautiful woodlands and meadows, making it a favourite spot for walkers in the Essex area.

Tip by

69.8 km

View of the Lake in Essex

Highlight • Forest

Take a coffee there

Tip by

72.2 km

Moorgarden Wood

Forest

83.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.7 km

13.0 km

1.74 km

696 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.3 km

10.5 km

412 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

27°C

17°C

0 %

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Paper Mill Lock – Rural Lanes and Farmland loop from Rayleigh

North Hill Climb

Paper Mill Lock

Tree-Covered Quiet Road

Rural Lanes and Farmland

The Bakehouse Cafe

Old Windmill

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

View of the Lake in Essex

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