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East Of England

Mount Bures – The Five Bells Pub loop from Earls Colne

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Mount Bures – The Five Bells Pub loop from Earls Colne

Easy

6

riders

Mount Bures – The Five Bells Pub loop from Earls Colne

01:19

26.0km

170m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.91 km for 245 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.03 km

Mount Bures

Highlight • Summit

11th century castle mound. The castle itself was made of wood and is long gone. Accessible from the lane leading up to the church next door which is a similar age, steps up to the top for nice views. mount-bures.co.uk/Motte.htm

Tip by

2

9.38 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bures

Highlight • Historical Site

Straddling the beautiful River Stour – and therefore both Suffolk and Essex too – Bures a lovely village. Its medieval church of St Mary the Virgin is a fine sight. …

Tip by

3

10.4 km

View of Bures and the Stour River Boundary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little descent from here into the town, but watch out for the climb out of the town as the route takes you into Dedham Vale AONB!

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4

23.5 km

The Five Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

B

26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

2.05 km

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

9.59 km

240 m

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Saturday 11 July

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