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The Old Windmill Pub – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Chelmsford

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The Old Windmill Pub – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Chelmsford

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The Old Windmill Pub – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Chelmsford

02:03

34.5km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.34 km

Butts Green Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe stop, bike friendly and good food.

Tip by

15.6 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

Tip by

16.8 km

Foxearth Wood

Forest

18.4 km

Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.

Tip by

18.8 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can enjoy lovely views of Hanningfield Reservoir from this road on the south side. The reservoir is framed by beautiful woodlands and meadows, making it a favourite spot for walkers in the Essex area.

Tip by

20.8 km

Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

31.9 km

Cycle Path and Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

this represents a nearly traffic free path and river crossing!

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34.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

2.28 km

1.68 km

654 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

11.9 km

389 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

28°C

13°C

0 %

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The Old Windmill Pub – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Chelmsford

Butts Green Cafe

The Old Windmill Pub

Hanningfield Reservoir

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Totem Pole

Cycle Path and Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge

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