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River Blackwater Bridge – Hilly Gate and Old Jail loop from Braintree

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River Blackwater Bridge – Hilly Gate and Old Jail loop from Braintree

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River Blackwater Bridge – Hilly Gate and Old Jail loop from Braintree

01:41

6.49km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.56 km

Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

A very nice local recreation area at Blackwater in Braintree, where you can run and walk wonderfully.

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2.43 km

River Blackwater Bridge

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Can be busy at times.

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6.05 km

Hilly Gate and Old Jail

Highlight • Monument

6.05 km

Pig's Head in the Pottage Pot Gant

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The 6 ‘Gants’ of Braintree, a term entirely unique to Braintree.
atlasobscura.com/places/gants-of-braintree

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6.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

3.09 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

1.28 km

493 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

14°C

11 %

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River Blackwater Bridge – Hilly Gate and Old Jail loop from Braintree

Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve

River Blackwater Bridge

Hilly Gate and Old Jail

Pig's Head in the Pottage Pot Gant

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