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East Of England

Pond at Thorndon Country Park – The Gruffalo Trail loop from Brentwood

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Pond at Thorndon Country Park – The Gruffalo Trail loop from Brentwood

Easy

4.9

(7)

49

riders

Pond at Thorndon Country Park – The Gruffalo Trail loop from Brentwood

01:14

14.2km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.80 km for 138 m

After 6.37 km for 108 m

After 10.2 km for 181 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.79 km

Thorndon Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A superb bit of green space, scenery, lakes and more. Worth stopping in if you're passing by.

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2

4.91 km

View over Childerditch Valley and Thorndon Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this vantage point on the hill above Childerditch Pond you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley to the south west and also across into Thorndon Park to the north east. A lovely place to stop for a rest.

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3

6.42 km

Pigeon Mount

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

6.87 km

View South from Thorndon Country Park

Highlight • Forest

At the edge of Thorndon Country Park South you are rewarded with incredible far reaching views to the south. The ruins of Thorndon Old Hall are just behind you and it is easy to see why this spot was picked for the location of a country mansion. It was badly damaged by fire in the early 18th century and a new estate house was built a short distance to the north close to Ingrave.

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5

7.17 km

Pond at Thorndon Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice country park with varied habitats, good trails, good views, ponds... and lots of goats 🐐!! (see komoot.com/tour/39345455?ref=wtd)

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6

10.5 km

Thorn Countryside Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

There's a cafe in here - also a toilet block and a shelter from the sun/rain.

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7

10.6 km

The Gruffalo Trail

Highlight • Structure

B

14.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

2.79 km

2.57 km

2.29 km

134 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

5.81 km

242 m

134 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 30 August

22°C

14°C

84 %

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