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Finchingfield Village Green – Howe Wood Bridleway loop from Thaxted

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Finchingfield Village Green – Howe Wood Bridleway loop from Thaxted

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Finchingfield Village Green – Howe Wood Bridleway loop from Thaxted

02:45

43.9km

380m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Bus stop

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7.19 km

Buddy & Rhino Café

Highlight • Cafe

Now called “Buddy & Rhino”. Under new management, still a great cafe. Lovely lunch!

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9.89 km

Finchingfield Village Green

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little village which is always busy with cyclists, motorcyclists, classic cars and more. The pub is great, but does get a little busy, so there's a little tea …

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29.4 km

Fantastic bicycle friendly cafe in the heart of Saffron Walden run by two keen cyclists!

Delicious coffee, hot chocolate, pastries and more! They also stock a few bike spares and energy gels/bars.

Well worth a visit if you're cycling through!

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30.1 km

Newdales Cycles and Car Spares

Highlight • Cycleway

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will be sure to help you out if you're travelling through. They are also open on Sunday mornings.

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34.0 km

View from Purton End High Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

High point and great views over undulating hills

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34.0 km

Howe Wood Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A woodland escape sandwiched between two field tracks.

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38.2 km

Monk's Farm Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gentle climb out of Debden on a gravel/dirt farm track towards Hamperden End.

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42.7 km

Thaxted Road — Descent and Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The most difficult of the three southerly entrances/exits to Thaxted. The River Chelmer is in a valley. Take your pick - if you approach Thaxted from the southwest, there's a …

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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

1.60 km

834 m

560 m

210 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

7.51 km

2.37 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Finchingfield Village Green – Howe Wood Bridleway loop from Thaxted

Buddy & Rhino Café

Finchingfield Village Green

Bronte Café

Newdales Cycles and Car Spares

View from Purton End High Point

Howe Wood Bridleway

Monk's Farm Byway

Thaxted Road — Descent and Ascent

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