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Garnons Chase Road – Mount Bures loop from Colchester

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Garnons Chase Road – Mount Bures loop from Colchester

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Garnons Chase Road – Mount Bures loop from Colchester

02:05

33.9km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.4 km for 245 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

Garnons Chase Road

Highlight • Trail

Very well maintained farm track suitable for any bike (bridleway rights of way), goes on for over a mile.

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16.9 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

Highlight • Historical Site

Straddling the beautiful River Stour – and therefore both Suffolk and Essex too – Bures a lovely village. Its medieval church of St Mary the Virgin is a fine sight. …

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19.5 km

11th century castle mound. The castle itself was made of wood and is long gone. Accessible from the lane leading up to the church next door which is a similar age, steps up to the top for nice views. mount-bures.co.uk/Motte.htm

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33.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

664 m

478 m

420 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

1.99 km

876 m

190 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

20°C

64 %

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St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

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