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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rayleigh

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rayleigh

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rayleigh

02:43

42.7km

290m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 27.8 km for 109 m

After 34.5 km for 129 m

After 37.7 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.91 km

Battlesbridge Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A steel supported iron bridge (the titular bridge of Battlesbridge) built in the 1870's, to replace a previous iron bridge that was destroyed when struck by a steam traction engine. …

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12.7 km

Foxearth Wood

Forest

14.3 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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14.6 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.

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16.7 km

Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

21.8 km

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hanningfield Reservoir is celebrated for its significant wildfowl populations and serves as a sanctuary for nature and wildlife. It’s an ideal destination for a day out, offering a range of …

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24.8 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

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27.8 km

18th Century Dovecote at St Margaret's Church, Downham

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful church dating back from the 13th century.

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37.8 km

St Nicholas Church, Rawreth

Highlight • Historical Site

Medieval in design, only the tower of this church is an original of that era. The majority of the building was rebuilt in late Victorian times. Rawreth was the home …

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42.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

5.16 km

2.53 km

2.31 km

1.94 km

594 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

18.1 km

2.19 km

953 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

19°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rayleigh

Battlesbridge Bridge

Hanningfield Reservoir

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Totem Pole

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

The Old Windmill Pub

18th Century Dovecote at St Margaret's Church, Downham

St Nicholas Church, Rawreth

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