Althorne Hill – Steeple's Steeple loop from Burnham-on-Crouch

Althorne Hill – Steeple's Steeple loop from Burnham-on-Crouch

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Althorne Hill – Steeple's Steeple loop from Burnham-on-Crouch

01:27

35.0km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.70 km

Althorne Hill

Highlight • Climb

Normal looking hill but gets steep around 100yards

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11.1 km

Huntsman & Hounds

Highlight • Pub

good food in a lovely spot

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20.0 km

Steeple's Steeple

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church in the village of Steeple doesn't have a tower, it has...you guessed it...a steeple.

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20.3 km

The Star Inn Campsite, Steeple

Highlight • Rest Area

Campsite at the back of the pub. Great if your touring/bikepacking. Good shower block

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22.9 km

St Lawrence Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short but sharp climb rising 25m towards St Lawrence Church with a max gradient of 13% near the top, just before the junction with Southminster Road. It's short enough …

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23.6 km

View of Blackwater Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Huge, elevated views from St Lawrence Hill northwards across the Blackwater estuary from Osea Island towards Tollesbury Marshes. Photos don't do it justice.

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35.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

3.91 km