Rivenhall is a village and civil parish situated near Witham in the Braintree district of Essex, England. This rural region in the heart of Essex is characterized by open farmlands, ancient woodlands, and small-scale river valleys, providing a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area's quiet roads and natural features make it suitable for several sports like road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Rivenhall offers a selection of 9 routes across various…
81
Routes
4.3
(79)
Average rating
1191
People visited

5.0
(3)
47
riders
64.1km
02:43
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
65
riders
104km
04:31
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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47
riders
38.1km
01:38
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

37
riders
104km
04:08
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(3)
10
riders
49.1km
02:56
280m
280m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(4)
10
riders
17.6km
01:02
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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13
riders
27.3km
01:37
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
11
riders
19.3km
01:09
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(3)
7
riders
27.5km
01:38
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
riders
48.5km
03:18
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
22
riders
18.5km
01:12
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
5
riders
31.5km
01:54
180m
180m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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3.5
(4)
107
runners
8.41km
00:53
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
runners
7.89km
00:51
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

27
runners
9.56km
01:00
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
6.97km
00:43
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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30
hikers
7.07km
01:52
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
hikers
4.28km
01:06
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
hikers
6.47km
01:39
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
hikers
6.47km
01:43
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rivenhall offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Hiking. The region features 9 routes, explored by more than 17,000 visitors, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars.
Road cycling is a popular activity in Rivenhall, with routes featuring mostly well-paved surfaces. Detailed options can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Rivenhall guide.
Rivenhall provides several options for jogging, utilizing the local roads and paths. Specific routes are detailed in the Running Trails around Rivenhall guide.
For off-road exploration, Rivenhall offers mountain biking opportunities. Information on suitable trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Rivenhall guide.
Rivenhall offers various hiking routes, from easy walks to more extensive trails. Guides such as Hiking around Rivenhall and Easy hikes around Rivenhall provide detailed options.
Rivenhall offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, including easier options. For hiking, the Easy hikes around Rivenhall guide provides suitable choices. Road cycling routes also range from easy rides up to two hours.
The well-paved surfaces and established road cycling routes in Rivenhall are suitable for touring. The Cycling around Rivenhall guide offers options for exploring the wider Essex countryside.
Rivenhall is characterized by a rural Essex setting with open farmlands, ancient woodlands, and small-scale river valleys. The area features quiet roads and natural features, contributing to a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits.
Rivenhall has historical significance, including a Roman villa site and an Anglo-Saxon hall. St Mary's Church is a Grade I listed building, and Rivenhall Place, a Grade II listed country home, is set in 70 acres of parkland.
Komoot offers several guides for Rivenhall, including Road Cycling Routes around Rivenhall, Running Trails around Rivenhall, Cycling around Rivenhall, MTB Trails around Rivenhall, Easy hikes around Rivenhall, and Hiking around Rivenhall.
Rivenhall is a popular destination on komoot, with its 9 routes having been explored by more than 17,000 visitors. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 1,200 ratings.
The official website for the Rivenhall Parish Council is rivenhallparishcouncil.net. The general telephone number for the Parish Council is 01376 516975.

