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Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Braintree

Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Braintree

Moderate

4.3

(3)

riders

Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Braintree

02:12

50.3km

330m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.1 km for 218 m

After 45.0 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.4 km

The Square Compasses

Highlight • Historical Site

The Square and Compasses is a traditional rural pub set in picturesque countryside. Right on the Essex Way, the pub serves ‘proper pies’, Sunday roasts, fresh fish, and more. The …

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14.4 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.

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22.1 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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22.2 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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22.7 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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29.2 km

Hoe Mill Lock

Highlight • Structure

Pretty, good for SUP

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45.1 km

Bushy Wood

Forest

50.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

3.82 km

414 m

349 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

6.49 km

294 m

100 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 28 May

23°C

14°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Braintree

The Square Compasses

Owl's Hill Tearoom

Paper Mill Lock

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

North Hill Climb

Hoe Mill Lock

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