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East Of England

Flitch Way road crossing – Flitch Way — East section loop from Great Dunmow

East Of England

Flitch Way road crossing – Flitch Way — East section loop from Great Dunmow

Moderate

5.0

(1)

20

riders

Flitch Way road crossing – Flitch Way — East section loop from Great Dunmow

01:32

27.8km

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: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

554 m

Flitch Way road crossing

Highlight • Trail

no real crossing point for bikes on busy main road

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2

576 m

Bridge Over the Stream Near Dunmow

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Section is narrow for cyclists

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3

3.35 km

Slippery Wooden Slats

Highlight • Bridge

Be careful if you have less than nobbly tyres as the wooden slats become slippery when wet.

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4

4.45 km

Rayne Station on the Flitch Way

Highlight • Rest Area

Running for 15 miles between Bishop's Stortford and Braintree, the Flitch Way is totally traffic free and very flat. It is a fantastic place to hike with a good surface. …

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5

5.86 km

Flitch Way — East section

Highlight • Cycleway

Great tree shaded old railway route

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6

6.47 km

Bannister Green Halt

Highlight • Monument

Former halt on Flitch Way railway route. Great for a gravel bike ride!

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9.67 km

Flitch Way Country Park

Forest

8

10.2 km

Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

A very cool cafe - does get very busy however.

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9

13.5 km

Flitch Way Terminus at Braintree

Highlight • Rest Area

nothing much here, no seating or benches

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B

27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

4.32 km

1.37 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

10.5 km

4.74 km

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

5°C

65 %

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