Abberton Church – Layer Church loop from Layer Breton
Abberton Church – Layer Church loop from Layer Breton
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Abberton Church – Layer Church loop from Layer Breton
05:14
20.1km
140m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.14 km
St Mary the Virgin Churchyard
Forest
2.51 km
Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
6.29 km
St Stephen's Church, Great Wigborough
Highlight • Religious Site
Beautifully situated on the top of a hill at the highest point of the parish, the tower of the church is a landmark for many miles …
Tip by
9.53 km
Malting Cottage Honey
Highlight • Other
Tip by
13.4 km
Abberton Church
Highlight • Other
18.1 km
Layer Church
Highlight • Religious Site
Tip by
18.1 km
St John the Baptist Church, Layer de la Haye
Highlight • Religious Site
The first record of the church's existence is found in a charter of 1128, although the oldest parts of the present walls were built some time …
Tip by
18.4 km
Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
20.0 km
Wild Birds on the Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
20.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.22 km
7.22 km
4.13 km
531 m
Surfaces
7.01 km
3.99 km
3.45 km
3.28 km
2.19 km
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Wednesday 26 August
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17°C
87 %
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Comments
Start/finish is at reservoir visitors centre (free parking, although you can donate if you wish).
You cannot walk around the path that circles the reservoir (even though Komoot allows you to plan on that path).
The water is not visible for long sections, and usually only from distance, although there are periodic viewpoints and …
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