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East Of England

Woodham Mortimer

North Hill Climb – Paper Mill Lock loop from Woodham Mortimer

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Woodham Mortimer

North Hill Climb – Paper Mill Lock loop from Woodham Mortimer

Moderate

14

riders

North Hill Climb – Paper Mill Lock loop from Woodham Mortimer

02:05

49.5km

320m

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: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.44 km for 218 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.33 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.

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2

6.54 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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3

6.59 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

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4

8.20 km

Tree-Covered Quiet Road

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

5

15.4 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

20.1 km

The Grove

Forest

7

20.5 km

Dancing Dicks Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

quite country lane with funny name

Tip by

8

37.8 km

The Black Pig Café

Highlight • Other

Great place to stop off for a snack, tea or coffee.

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B

49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

1.98 km

449 m

188 m

100 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

2.84 km

188 m

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