Little Chesterford is a village situated in the Uttlesford district of Essex, characterized by a rolling landscape of chalky boulder clay and extensive, wide views. The area is nestled within the relatively deep valley of the River Cam, providing varied topography for outdoor pursuits. This natural setting supports several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Little Chesterford provides a selection of routes for outdoor activities. The area's rolling hills…
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3
riders
43.3km
03:03
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3
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32.3km
02:17
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

35.7km
02:29
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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18.0km
01:17
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

29
riders
21.0km
00:59
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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15.6km
00:38
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33.8km
01:26
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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72
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
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38.6km
02:11
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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60.1km
03:32
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
hikers
7.58km
01:57
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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23.1km
06:08
230m
230m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.34km
01:41
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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9.13km
02:25
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.2km
01:33
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
82.1km
05:15
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
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33.0km
02:17
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
5.45km
00:34
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.29km
00:33
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.5km
01:30
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
5.47km
00:36
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Little Chesterford offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The area features a rolling landscape with varied terrain suitable for different pursuits.
Little Chesterford has more than 16,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from over 1,100 ratings.
Mountain biking is available in Little Chesterford. The historic Roman Road offers sections of good gravel track and some single tracks suitable for mountain biking. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Little Chesterford guide.
Road cyclists can explore quiet country lanes and routes like the B1383 and B184 roads. The area's rolling hills provide varied terrain for road cycling. Specific routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Little Chesterford guide.
Touring cyclists can enjoy exploring historic villages and market towns on quiet country lanes. Proposals exist for shared-use footways and cycleways to enhance accessibility. The Cycling around Little Chesterford guide provides further details.
Little Chesterford offers numerous walking and hiking trails suitable for jogging. These trails provide a tranquil environment away from heavy traffic. The Running Trails around Little Chesterford guide lists available options.
The region features extensive walking and hiking trails, including loops around Saffron Walden Library and paths connecting Great Chesterford. Trails offer diverse distances and difficulty levels. Guides like Hiking around Little Chesterford and Easy hikes around Little Chesterford are available.
Gravel biking is an option in Little Chesterford, utilizing the area's varied terrain. The historic Roman Road includes sections of good gravel track. The Gravel biking around Little Chesterford guide provides specific routes.
Little Chesterford offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including options for beginners. The terrain includes both gentle inclines and more challenging ascents. Easy hiking routes are available, such as those found in the Easy hikes around Little Chesterford guide.
Proposals are in place to develop shared-use footways and cycleways connecting Great Chesterford with Little Chesterford, Audley End, and Saffron Walden. These aim to enhance cycling safety and accessibility, making the area more appealing for leisure and family cycling.
Little Chesterford is characterized by rolling hills of chalky boulder clay and wide views. It is situated in the valley of the River Cam (River Granta) and features the historic Roman Road, which offers varied terrain for outdoor activities.
Komoot offers several guides for Little Chesterford, including MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, Hiking, Easy Hikes, and Gravel Biking.
The official website for the Little Chesterford Parish Council is little-chesterford.org.uk. The Parish Clerk can be reached at 07860 676168, and another contact number for the Parish Council is 01799 530246.

