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River Blackwater Bridge – St Michael's Church, Braintree loop from Braintree

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River Blackwater Bridge – St Michael's Church, Braintree loop from Braintree

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River Blackwater Bridge – St Michael's Church, Braintree loop from Braintree

01:09

11.0km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

Croft Place Wood

Forest

2.92 km

River Blackwater Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Can be busy at times.

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3.81 km

Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

A very nice local recreation area at Blackwater in Braintree, where you can run and walk wonderfully.

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5.91 km

Hilly Gate and Old Jail

Highlight • Monument

5.91 km

Pig's Head in the Pottage Pot Gant

Highlight • Structure

The 6 ‘Gants’ of Braintree, a term entirely unique to Braintree.
atlasobscura.com/places/gants-of-braintree

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6.77 km

St Michael's Church, Braintree

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St Michael's Church is a spacious structure of flint and stone, standing on the south aide of the town, on an elevated site. The building was commenced in the reign …

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

4.47 km

1.10 km

293 m

216 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

3.44 km

774 m

317 m

287 m

191 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

28°C

15°C

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River Blackwater Bridge – St Michael's Church, Braintree loop from Braintree

River Blackwater Bridge

Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve

Hilly Gate and Old Jail

Pig's Head in the Pottage Pot Gant

St Michael's Church, Braintree

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