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Arkesden Village – Highest Road in Essex (139 m) loop from Little Hadham

Arkesden Village – Highest Road in Essex (139 m) loop from Little Hadham

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Arkesden Village – Highest Road in Essex (139 m) loop from Little Hadham

01:49

40.5km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.95 km

Ninno Wood

Forest

14.3 km

The Cricketers

Highlight • Restaurant

Great beer garden to sit out for a mid ride drink. Bike friendly with loads of space, and good food too.

Tip by

16.4 km

Arkesden Village

Highlight • Settlement

Quintessential Cambridgeshire village, complete with thatched roofs and a small village green. Incredibly peaceful place to stop for a break after the gentle climb.

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21.6 km

Congratulations, you've reached the highest point - for roadies - in the county (the actual county top is ~500m west of you at 147m in Roughway Wood, accessible by a bridleway for our gravel-loving compatriots).

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25.0 km

Poppy's Barn

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe in a scenic location. Good for a leisurely stop if you've time for a sausage sandwich or eggs on toast, or even a Full English, or else just …

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27.4 km

Welcome to Essex Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

31.3 km

Bench With Countryside View

Highlight • Viewpoint

40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

11.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Arkesden Village – Highest Road in Essex (139 m) loop from Little Hadham

The Cricketers

Arkesden Village

Highest Road in Essex (139 m)

Poppy's Barn

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Bench With Countryside View

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