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East Of England

Chappel Viaduct – The Old School House loop from Chappel and Wakes Colne

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Chappel Viaduct – The Old School House loop from Chappel and Wakes Colne

Moderate

36

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Chappel Viaduct – The Old School House loop from Chappel and Wakes Colne

03:08

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.46 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

587 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?!

Tip by

2

13.6 km

Church Steeple

Highlight • Other

Now closed and fenced off with no access.

Tip by

3

30.6 km

View of the Blackwater Estuary and Dengie Peninsula

Highlight • Beach

The seafront road rises up slightly to give wide views across the Blackwater estuary towards the Dengie Peninsula opposite, with the bulk of Bradwell nuclear power station looming over the far coastline.

Tip by

4

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.

Tip by

5

32.6 km

West Mersea Houseboats

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

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.

Tip by

7

45.9 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.

Tip by

8

53.2 km

The Old School House

Highlight • Historical Site

Now the village hall.

Tip by

54.8 km

Fan Wood

Forest

B

69.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.4 km

8.17 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

17.4 km

480 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

14°C

7°C

56 %

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