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Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way road crossing loop from Braintree

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Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way road crossing loop from Braintree

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Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way road crossing loop from Braintree

03:18

48.5km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.0 km for 5 m

After 33.5 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.99 km

Gatewoods Pond

Lake

7.13 km

Bannister Green Halt

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

13.0 km

Bridge Over the Stream Near Dunmow

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Section is narrow for cyclists

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13.0 km

Flitch Way road crossing

Highlight • Trail

no real crossing point for bikes on busy main road

Tip by

15.0 km

Dunnow Cutting Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Section of the trial are bumpy and muddy in places, there also a wooden ramp.

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21.8 km

Flitch Way Country Park

Forest

31.3 km

Easton Lodge Station and Crossing Keeper's Cottage

Highlight • Historical Site

The station closed in 1952, with the line being used for freight until it was closed in 1972.

Only thing remains is crossing keeper's cottage

Tip by

38.3 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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45.0 km

Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

A very cool cafe - does get very busy however.

Tip by

48.4 km

Flitch Way Terminus at Braintree

Highlight • Rest Area

nothing much here, no seating or benches

Tip by

48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

5.91 km

5.05 km

3.61 km

874 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

16.1 km

8.93 km

5.07 km

1.18 km

867 m

Elevation

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Highest point (100 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

20°C

12°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way road crossing loop from Braintree

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48.5km

280m

Bannister Green Halt – Flitch Way road crossing loop from Braintree

Bannister Green Halt

Bridge Over the Stream Near Dunmow

Flitch Way road crossing

Dunnow Cutting Forest Trail

Easton Lodge Station and Crossing Keeper's Cottage

Slippery Wooden Slats

Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre

Flitch Way Terminus at Braintree

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