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View of the Lake in Essex – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from South Hanningfield

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View of the Lake in Essex – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from South Hanningfield

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4.5

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View of the Lake in Essex – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from South Hanningfield

03:17

12.5km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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70 m

18th Century Dovecote at St Margaret's Church, Downham

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful church dating back from the 13th century.

Tip by

3.86 km

Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Sizeable ancient coppice woodland with a few circular paths throughout. The forest floor on the western end comes alive with woodland blooms in the spring.

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3.91 km

Open Fields

Highlight • Natural

A nice open field to walk around if you fancy

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5.18 km

View of the Lake in Essex

Highlight • Forest

Take a coffee there

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5.47 km

Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.

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5.81 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can enjoy lovely views of Hanningfield Reservoir from this road on the south side. The reservoir is framed by beautiful woodlands and meadows, making it a favourite spot for walkers in the Essex area.

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12.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.37 km

1.93 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

7.27 km

1.93 km

1.40 km

1.13 km

735 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

27°C

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View of the Lake in Essex – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from South Hanningfield

18th Century Dovecote at St Margaret's Church, Downham

Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve

Open Fields

View of the Lake in Essex

Hanningfield Reservoir

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

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