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East Of England

Scenic Road to Thaxted – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Great Dunmow

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Scenic Road to Thaxted – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Great Dunmow

Moderate

30

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Scenic Road to Thaxted – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Great Dunmow

01:57

43.1km

360m

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 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.63 km

St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Tilty

Highlight • Religious Site

St Mary the Virgin is an unusual church, built in three stages with completely different styles. The 13th-century nave is the oldest section, with a wonderful main window. The porch …

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22.7 km

Hanging Grove

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3

24.4 km

Scenic Road to Thaxted

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

If your looking for a nice stretch of road with a mix of hills and decents thisnis cracking especially as you end up cycling into Thaxted which is such a pretty little place.

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4

31.6 km

The Swan, Thaxted

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub open most of the time

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5

31.6 km

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

Highlight • Religious Site

Outside the church are 2 benches with plenty of space for bikes. A handy stopping place for a rest and drink. It is opposite the Swan Hotel so that is the alternative

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6

31.9 km

Lavenham High Street and the Guildhall

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful high street with half timbered buildings and guildhall. Parrishes, half way up, is a decent cafe for refreshments.

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43.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

985 m

222 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

5.74 km

221 m

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