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Essex
Uttlesford
Quendon And Rickling

Newport to Debden Byway – Green Croft Lane loop from Quendon and Rickling

Routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Uttlesford
Quendon And Rickling

Newport to Debden Byway – Green Croft Lane loop from Quendon and Rickling

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Newport to Debden Byway – Green Croft Lane loop from Quendon and Rickling

01:24

19.0km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.81 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.62 km

Hidden Ruts in Long Grass

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Watch out for the hidden ruts in the long grass - I found out the hard way. No damage though.

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2

4.89 km

Newport to Debden Byway

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A dirt/gravel double track that passes the Newport quarry. There's a road crossing half way along.

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3

8.81 km

Downhill Forest Trail

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A long downhill section that can get a little muddy at times.

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4

10.1 km

Muddy Path Through Woodland

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5

11.3 km

Green Croft Lane

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6

12.4 km

Green Croft Lane

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Good gravel track well graded and car wide plus. Travelled Oct 23 and in good condition only a few puddles. Long section

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7

15.0 km

Hollow Road Climb

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A gut-busting climb uphill eastbound. Fast and flowing westbound, though use caution as it's not always easy to see oncoming traffic and in bad weather there can be overhanging branches etc.

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15.9 km

Flood-Prone Road Near Widdington

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As of 2023, it seems to have gotten worse. It wouldn't flood in 2020-22.

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

5.88 km

3.02 km

850 m

409 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.31 km

2.11 km

643 m

288 m

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Saturday 30 May

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