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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of the Lake in Essex loop from Wickford

Hanningfield Reservoir – View of the Lake in Essex loop from Wickford

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of the Lake in Essex loop from Wickford

02:32

52.3km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 4.04 km for 109 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.09 km

18th Century Dovecote at St Margaret's Church, Downham

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful church dating back from the 13th century.

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15.8 km

Bridle Path Near Bicknacre

Highlight • Trail

Gravel bridle path, in reasonable condition summer 2019.

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19.0 km

Downhill Path from Danbury Common

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast quiet(ish) descent from Danbury Common

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22.7 km

The Crown

Highlight • Other

28.7 km

Galleywood Common - Open Access Land

Nature Reserve

42.2 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.

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45.7 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.

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46.0 km

View of the Lake in Essex

Highlight • Forest

Take a coffee there

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52.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.2 km

1.80 km

865 m

625 m

412 m

249 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

11.0 km

625 m

579 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

23°C

14°C

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of the Lake in Essex loop from Wickford

18th Century Dovecote at St Margaret's Church, Downham

Bridle Path Near Bicknacre

Downhill Path from Danbury Common

The Crown

Old Windmill

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Hanningfield Reservoir

View of the Lake in Essex

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