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Old Windmill – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rochford

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex

Old Windmill – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rochford

Moderate

19

riders

Old Windmill – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rochford

03:19

74.6km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 43.8 km for 138 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

23.3 km

The Prince of Wales Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great pub and very cycling friendly - good range of ales and food.

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2

24.4 km

Hagg Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climbs 30m with the steepest gradients just over halfway up. Very narrow and some debris down the centre of the road so pick your line.

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29.7 km

Slough House Wood

Forest

4

33.9 km

Downhill Path from Danbury Common

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fast quiet(ish) descent from Danbury Common

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5

37.7 km

The Crown

Highlight • Other

43.9 km

Galleywood Common - Open Access Land

Nature Reserve

7

49.1 km

Dandelion and Burdock Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop here for chocolate and 🍰

Tip by

8

50.0 km

Old Windmill

Highlight • Monument

9

53.2 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can enjoy lovely views of Hanningfield Reservoir from this road on the south side. The reservoir is framed by beautiful woodlands and meadows, making it a favourite spot for walkers in the Essex area.

Tip by

10

53.5 km

Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.

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B

74.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.4 km

2.20 km

343 m

323 m

245 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.6 km

17.9 km

138 m

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Monday 19 October

14°C

10°C

73 %

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