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Shaded Woodland Lane – The Blue Egg Café loop from The Salings

Shaded Woodland Lane – The Blue Egg Café loop from The Salings

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Shaded Woodland Lane – The Blue Egg Café loop from The Salings

02:06

45.4km

300m

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 12, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Straight Rural Lane Through Wheat Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A lovely stretch of lane with a slight s-bend in the middle. Usually very few cars so you can just enjoy the open road.

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12.9 km

Scenic Country Lane in North Essex

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Another of north Essex’s many quiet and scenic country lanes. This one is a bit wider and smoother than some so easier to maintain speed on.

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14.5 km

Four Corner Spinney

Forest

19.8 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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24.7 km

Harts Grove

Forest

28.9 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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29.1 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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34.5 km

Shaded Woodland Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely wooded stretch of road on the back route between Thaxted and Finchingfield.

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41.2 km

The Blue Egg Café

Highlight • Cafe

Such a great mid-ride stop, where almost everything is made fresh on site or sourced locally, the cafe at the Blue Egg is a real institution for cyclists and a …

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45.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

854 m

311 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

16.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

30°C

19°C

62 %

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Shaded Woodland Lane – The Blue Egg Café loop from The Salings

Straight Rural Lane Through Wheat Fields

Scenic Country Lane in North Essex

St Mary the Virgin Parish Church, Tilty

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

Lavenham High Street and the Guildhall

Shaded Woodland Lane

The Blue Egg Café

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