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East Of England

Layer Church – View of Abberton Reservoir loop from Colchester

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Layer Church – View of Abberton Reservoir loop from Colchester

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Layer Church – View of Abberton Reservoir loop from Colchester

01:24

23.8km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.9 km for 67 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.64 km

Layer Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Not much to be seen from the road but continue just south of the church and there are good views across Abberton Reservoir.

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6.68 km

St John the Baptist Church, Layer de la Haye

Highlight • Religious Site

Info taken from layerchurches.org.uk/churches.htm

The first record of the church's existence is found in a charter of 1128, although the oldest parts of the present walls were built some time …

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6.94 km

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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11.5 km

View of Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tranquil part of the county where you'll got quiet roads and country lanes that surround this large reservoir. Keep your eyes peeled for the wildlife - there are thousands of wildlfowl to spot on the water.

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5

14.2 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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6

22.0 km

Lucy Lane Mural Tunnel

Highlight • Rest Area

Not a highlight as such as in I wouldn't make a special trip to see it, but it's a wide underpass joining Lucy Lane South and North under the A12, …

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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

5.95 km

999 m

937 m

253 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

3.99 km

374 m

122 m

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