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East Of England

Chappel Viaduct – St. Andrew's Church, Alresford loop from Chappel and Wakes Colne

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Chappel Viaduct – St. Andrew's Church, Alresford loop from Chappel and Wakes Colne

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Chappel Viaduct – St. Andrew's Church, Alresford loop from Chappel and Wakes Colne

03:07

69.3km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

557 m

Chappel Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

It can be seen from a long way off so useful as a distance marker. And who doesn't love a viaduct?!

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2

31.8 km

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice location by a little green square. There's a decent cafe opposite as well.

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3

31.9 km

Art Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice local cafe by the church green with outdoor seating and bike racks. Open 9-5 except Sundays.

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4

32.6 km

West Mersea Houseboats

Highlight • Structure

Various houseboats hauled up on the marshes, including one particularly notable one.

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5

32.8 km

The Dukes Seafood & Coffee Bar, West Mersea

Highlight • Cafe

Oyster and coffee bar in West Mersea. The 2 work perfectly together

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6

36.4 km

The Strood Causeway to Mersea Island

Highlight • Cycleway

Connected to the mainland by a causeway, Mersea Island is essentially cut off by the tide for four hours at a time - check these before crossing. Adds a frisson of excitement to any ride.

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7

46.0 km

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another way to cross Abberton Reservoir with water views on both sides. As the title suggests, a great spot for some mid-ride bird spotting.

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8

53.3 km

The Old School House

Highlight • Historical Site

Now the village hall.

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54.8 km

Fan Wood

Forest

B

69.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.6 km

8.21 km

1.39 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

17.1 km

248 m

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