Little Hallingbury is a village and civil parish in Essex, England, characterized by its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and tranquil riverbanks. The landscape features intimate fields enclosed by native hedgerows and scattered ancient trees, providing a diverse setting for outdoor pursuits. The River Stort forms a natural border to the west, offering additional natural features. This varied terrain supports several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Little Hallingbury…
99
Routes
4.4
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Average rating
1030
People visited

1
riders
59.4km
04:12
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

8
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

6
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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58
riders
62.5km
02:39
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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56
riders
60.8km
02:40
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40
riders
73.7km
03:03
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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14
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
hikers
6.57km
01:43
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
9.87km
02:36
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
runners
15.3km
01:36
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
16.6km
01:48
40m
40m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
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47.2km
02:42
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
23.4km
01:23
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
16.1km
01:00
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
42.4km
02:34
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
25.4km
01:30
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Little Hallingbury offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 27 routes with an average rating of 4.56 stars.
Yes, Little Hallingbury provides opportunities for road cycling through the Essex countryside. Routes vary in length and difficulty, typically utilizing well-paved surfaces. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Little Hallingbury guide.
The region features an extensive network of footpaths and towpaths for hiking. Popular options include the F&B Conservation Area loop and the Feakes Lock loop along the River Stort, as well as the Woodside Green Common loop. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Little Hallingbury guide.
While specific dedicated mountain biking trails within Little Hallingbury are not detailed, nearby areas like Hatfield Forest offer woodland tracks suitable for mountain biking. Other diverse parklands such as Southern Country Park and Thorley Wedge also provide off-road cycling opportunities. Consult the MTB Trails around Little Hallingbury guide for options.
Key natural features include Hatfield Forest, a 1,049-acre (4 km²) former Royal Hunting Forest, and the River Stort with its tranquil paths. Historic landmarks include the 12th-century St Mary the Virgin church and Little Hallingbury Mill, dating back to at least 1086.
Yes, the region offers routes suitable for various ability levels, including easy hikes and family-friendly options. The terrain includes rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and tranquil riverbanks. The Easy hikes around Little Hallingbury guide provides specific suggestions.
Outdoor activities in Little Hallingbury are popular, with more than 15,000 visitors having explored the region's 27 routes. These routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from over 900 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Little Hallingbury, including those for Road Cycling, Running Trails, Hiking, Easy Hikes, MTB Trails, Touring Cycling, and Gravel Biking.
The official village website for Little Hallingbury is littlehallingbury-pc.gov.uk. This resource provides general information about the village and its community.
A general village contact number is +447432297142. For specific inquiries related to the local primary school, the number is 01279 723382, and for St Mary the Virgin Church, it is 07934 260978.
Yes, Little Hallingbury offers several jogging routes, including loops like the F&B Conservation Area and Feakes Lock, both starting from Sawbridgeworth. The Woodside Green Common loop from Thorley Wash Nature Reserve is another option. The Running Trails around Little Hallingbury guide provides more details.

