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St Lawrence Hill Climb – View of Blackwater Estuary loop from Southminster

St Lawrence Hill Climb – View of Blackwater Estuary loop from Southminster

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St Lawrence Hill Climb – View of Blackwater Estuary loop from Southminster

01:15

29.0km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.87 km

The Star Inn Campsite, Steeple

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Campsite at the back of the pub. Great if your touring/bikepacking. Good shower block

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8.45 km

St Lawrence Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short but sharp climb rising 25m towards St Lawrence Church with a max gradient of 13% near the top, just before the junction with Southminster Road. It's short enough …

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9.11 km

View of Blackwater Estuary

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Huge, elevated views from St Lawrence Hill northwards across the Blackwater estuary from Osea Island towards Tollesbury Marshes. Photos don't do it justice.

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29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

115 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

5.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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St Lawrence Hill Climb – View of Blackwater Estuary loop from Southminster

The Star Inn Campsite, Steeple

St Lawrence Hill Climb

View of Blackwater Estuary

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