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Heybridge Basin Marina – Thames Sailing Barge Pudge loop from Southminster

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Maldon
Southminster

Heybridge Basin Marina – Thames Sailing Barge Pudge loop from Southminster

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Heybridge Basin Marina – Thames Sailing Barge Pudge loop from Southminster

05:16

90.5km

400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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11.9 km

Mundon Furze

Forest

2

36.7 km

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another great place to stop on a long bike ride. The visitor centre features a lovely cafe with handmade hot sandwich options and a terrace with a view over the …

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37.1 km

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

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New cyclepath which is part of a larger network of new permissive footpaths and bridleways around Abberton reservoir. A bit bumpy in places, but takes you off the 60mph Wigborough …

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4

42.8 km

Off-Road Trail

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Enter via a gate at the bottom of the hill, caution coming down the kill to the entrance

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51.0 km

Potholes Along Edge of Road

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6

66.2 km

The Deckhouse Café, Osea Island

Highlight • Cafe

we somehow ended up trying 5 different cakes... nice view from the outside seating area.

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7

69.2 km

Heybridge Basin Marina

Highlight • Rest Area

Free car park at Heybridge Basin along with two pubs and a cafe for refreshments after your ride.

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69.2 km

Heybridge Basin Marina

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub to stop off at for food/drinks, with a lovely view of the Heybridge Basin. There are plenty of benches to sit outside if the weather is nice, and good bike space too.

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73.5 km

Thames Sailing Barge Pudge

Highlight • Structure

Great walk along the promenade near Promenade Park.
Bargetrust have a number of Thames Barges moored up right next to the promenade.
Also number of cafés to visit.
Good views across and down the River Blackwater .

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90.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.6 km

3.40 km

3.28 km

2.03 km

959 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.9 km

4.20 km

1.83 km

1.07 km

558 m

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