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The Old School House – View of Flooded Quarry Pits loop from White Notley

The Old School House – View of Flooded Quarry Pits loop from White Notley

Moderate

5.0

(12)

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The Old School House – View of Flooded Quarry Pits loop from White Notley

03:07

70.7km

430m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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472 m

Ford and Bridge at Shalford Green

Highlight • Bridge

You can choose the ford if you’re on gravel tyres, the bridge if you’re on road tyres.

Tip by

12.3 km

Bellas Wood

Forest

13.9 km

RD Burger Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Great stop for refuelling. Loads of food options on the menu and plenty of space in the garden for bikes.

Tip by

16.6 km

The Old School House

Highlight • Historical Site

Now the village hall.

Tip by

18.1 km

Fan Wood

Forest

23.3 km

Church Steeple

Highlight • Other

Now closed and fenced off with no access.

Tip by

35.3 km

View of Flooded Quarry Pits

Highlight • Lake

The route through the old pits, which are now partially flooded, swoops up and down at each end.

Tip by

49.2 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

50.3 km

Layer Breton Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short but noticeable ramp that rises 25m into the village. Attack it hard after coming over Abberton Reservoir.

Tip by

70.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.9 km

624 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

18.2 km

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

30°C

18°C

0 %

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The Old School House – View of Flooded Quarry Pits loop from White Notley

Ford and Bridge at Shalford Green

RD Burger Bar

The Old School House

Church Steeple

View of Flooded Quarry Pits

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

Layer Breton Climb

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