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Highest Road in Essex (139 m) – Arkesden Village loop from Arkesden

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Highest Road in Essex (139 m) – Arkesden Village loop from Arkesden

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Highest Road in Essex (139 m) – Arkesden Village loop from Arkesden

01:29

14.4km

90m

Running

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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108 m

Southbound Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Traverse southbound to get the easy downhill. There are steeper climbs in the area northbound, but it's the length that'll get you here.

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5.28 km

Poppy's Barn

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe in a scenic location. Good for a leisurely stop if you've time for a sausage sandwich or eggs on toast, or even a Full English, or else just …

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7.17 km

High Wood Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Trig point (139m) in a private garden but the owners might let you take a look if you ask nicely!

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8.64 km

Congratulations, you've reached the highest point - for roadies - in the county (the actual county top is ~500m west of you at 147m in Roughway Wood, accessible by a bridleway for our gravel-loving compatriots).

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14.0 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely and cool on a hot summer's day!

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14.0 km

Arkesden Village

Highlight • Settlement

Quintessential Cambridgeshire village, complete with thatched roofs and a small village green. Incredibly peaceful place to stop for a break after the gentle climb.

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.51 km

5.65 km

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Highest Road in Essex (139 m) – Arkesden Village loop from Arkesden

Southbound Downhill

Poppy's Barn

Bench With a View of the Park

High Wood Trig Point