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The Jam Factory Tea Room – Colchester Castle loop from Heybridge

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The Jam Factory Tea Room – Colchester Castle loop from Heybridge

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The Jam Factory Tea Room – Colchester Castle loop from Heybridge

03:15

54.2km

350m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.88 km

Great Notley Water Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brutalist water tower off a long, grassy, and fairly bumpy/wet bridleway. About 3-4 buzzards circling the tower when I went past.

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9.23 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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16.0 km

The Hare and Hounds

Highlight • Restaurant

Such a great bike stop. Lovely bear and good bar food. Nice and peaceful setting.

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18.2 km

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sustrans route here is over quite rough ground and may not be suitable for wider bikes. The sign says " no motorised vehicles", not sure if that applies to …

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21.0 km

Mill Grove

Forest

21.5 km

Decent lane on the way out of Colchester. North end connect to the Garrison cycle network. South end connects on to various lanes and bridleways around Layer and Abberton. Friday Wood runs eastwards which also has several bridleways.

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26.2 km

Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The Roman Circus Centre is on your right here.

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27.7 km

Colchester Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Built towards the end of the 11th century, Colchester Castle is a Norman castle with a unique keep. The castle witnessed various battles including a three-month siege in 1216. By …

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54.2 km

The Chequers Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Bike friendly Pub serving good food and beer

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54.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.9 km

7.70 km

856 m

731 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

18.1 km

731 m

193 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

28°C

15°C

0 %

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The Jam Factory Tea Room – Colchester Castle loop from Heybridge

Great Notley Water Tower

The Jam Factory Tea Room

The Hare and Hounds

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Bounstead Road

Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path

Colchester Castle

The Chequers Pub

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