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East Of England

Scenic Road to Thaxted – Lyons Hall Wood loop from Newport

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Scenic Road to Thaxted – Lyons Hall Wood loop from Newport

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Scenic Road to Thaxted – Lyons Hall Wood loop from Newport

04:10

93.0km

700m

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: February 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.02 km

Hanging Grove

Forest

2

4.71 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.

Tip by

3

11.9 km

The Swan, Thaxted

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub open most of the time

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4

12.0 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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5

12.2 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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6

35.2 km

Lyons Hall Wood

Highlight • Forest

Lovely bit of shaded woodland road. In spring the woods are carpeted in bluebells.

Tip by

7

41.3 km

Greenstead Green Barn Café & Post Office

Highlight • Cafe

Newly reopened and as good as before. If you can, take bikes through to the rear of cafe for security.

Tip by

49.5 km

Seven Acre Wood

Forest

B

93.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.0 km

1.23 km

439 m

201 m

142 m

Surfaces

75.2 km

17.6 km

191 m

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