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United Kingdom
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East Of England
Essex
Chelmsford
South Hanningfield

The Bakehouse Cafe – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from South Hanningfield

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Chelmsford
South Hanningfield

The Bakehouse Cafe – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from South Hanningfield

Moderate

19

riders

The Bakehouse Cafe – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from South Hanningfield

02:08

47.0km

310m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.85 km

Old Windmill

Highlight • Monument

2

4.74 km

Dandelion and Burdock Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop here for chocolate and 🍰

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14.4 km

Coppice Wood

Forest

4

18.2 km

The Bakehouse Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe, very popular with cyclists

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5

18.3 km

Lovely expansive pub, with a garden out front and their own cafe attached to the side (The Bakehouse)

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6

24.7 km

Writtle Village Green and Duck Pond

Highlight • Settlement

Writtle has a beautiful traditional village green. Complete with duck pond and Norman church, it's a picture-perfect place for a picnic. The village was once described as "one of the …

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7

27.1 km

The Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

8

38.6 km

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hanningfield Reservoir is celebrated for its significant wildfowl populations and serves as a sanctuary for nature and wildlife. It’s an ideal destination for a day out, offering a range of …

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9

44.5 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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47.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.6 km

1.96 km

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

16.2 km

< 100 m

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