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Layer Breton Climb – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Tolleshunt D'Arcy

Layer Breton Climb – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Tolleshunt D'Arcy

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Layer Breton Climb – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Tolleshunt D'Arcy

01:55

43.5km

260m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.4 km

Copt Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

It's a dead end as a road route but the quiet little lane leading to it has smooth tarmac and some nice corners to lean into.

Tip by

25.5 km

Church Steeple

Highlight • Other

Now closed and fenced off with no access.

Tip by

27.2 km

Layer Breton Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short but noticeable ramp that rises 25m into the village. Attack it hard after coming over Abberton Reservoir.

Tip by

28.8 km

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another way to cross Abberton Reservoir with water views on both sides. As the title suggests, a great spot for some mid-ride bird spotting.

Tip by

36.5 km

The Jam Factory Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

Home of the well known Tiptree branded jams the company also runs a couple of tearooms across the country. Check tiptree.com/tea-rooms/locations for opening times and impressions.

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43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

Surfaces

32.3 km

11.3 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

20°C

31 %

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Layer Breton Climb – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Tolleshunt D'Arcy

Copt Hall

Church Steeple

Layer Breton Climb

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

The Jam Factory Tea Room

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