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Braintree
Earls Colne

Hedingham Castle – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Earls Colne

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Braintree
Earls Colne

Hedingham Castle – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Earls Colne

Moderate

6

riders

Hedingham Castle – Gosfield Lake Resort loop from Earls Colne

01:58

42.4km

310m

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 14, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 18.0 km for 153 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.30 km

The Five Bells Pub

Highlight • Other

2

17.7 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

A 900-year-old Norman keep, beautifully maintained. It costs to visit the castle (£8.50 for adults), but a quick glance from the comfort of your saddle won't go amiss!

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3

17.7 km

4

18.1 km

Hedingham Castle

Highlight • Castle

This Norman Castle was where the Magna Carter was signed.

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32.1 km

Low Ley Plantation

Forest

6

32.5 km

Snack Shack

Highlight • Cafe

Open Tues & Fri evenings and weekends - look for it on Facebook

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7

32.5 km

Gosfield Lake Resort

Highlight • Rest Area

A pleasant safe environment for family fun and relaxation. Beautiful lakeside picnic spots and a children’s sand play area, together with the opportunity for Water ski lessons and Banana rides …

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8

37.2 km

Courtyard Brewery Taproom

Highlight • Restaurant

Bar got a beer garden at the back for those warm summer nights.

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9

38.0 km

The Dog Inn

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub (also has a B&B) serves well kept real ale, 4 beers on.

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B

42.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

6.44 km

368 m

309 m

153 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

12.3 km

158 m

153 m

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

7°C

87 %

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