Fingringhoe is a region in Essex, England, characterized by its diverse natural landscapes, particularly its position overlooking the Colne Estuary. The area encompasses saltmarshes, reedbeds, woodlands, and meadows, notably within the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Fingringhoe offers 5 routes across several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and…
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154
riders
58.0km
02:24
210m
210m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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62.4km
02:36
260m
260m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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48.3km
02:13
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
44.1km
01:54
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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77
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14.6km
01:08
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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36
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8.55km
00:42
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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32.7km
02:03
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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39.4km
02:19
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.7
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42
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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29
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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47
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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45
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15.4km
03:55
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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63
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

21
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13.4km
01:25
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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27.2km
02:54
100m
100m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

14
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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3
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24.8km
01:30
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride.

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24.7km
01:41
160m
160m
Easy mountain bike ride.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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7
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20.4km
01:26
140m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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3
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Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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19.1km
01:11
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
Fingringhoe offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area features diverse landscapes such as saltmarshes, reedbeds, woodlands, and meadows, particularly within the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park.
Fingringhoe provides various hiking opportunities, including public footpaths and nature trails within the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park. These trails cater to different fitness levels. For specific routes, the Hiking around Fingringhoe guide is available.
Cycling is permitted in the areas surrounding Fingringhoe, with routes suitable for Road cycling and Touring cycling. While cycling is not allowed within the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve itself, the local lanes offer suitable paths. Information on routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Fingringhoe guide.
Fingringhoe offers easy hiking options suitable for various fitness levels, including shorter, well-maintained trails within the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park. The Easy hikes around Fingringhoe guide provides specific routes for less strenuous walks.
Fingringhoe is known for its position overlooking the Colne Estuary, featuring saltmarshes, reedbeds, and farmland. The Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park is a significant site with grassland, gorse heathland, ponds, meadows, scrub, and woodland, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Fingringhoe is a haven for wildlife, hosting nearly 200 species of birds, including Nightingales, avocets, and raptors like Marsh Harriers. The reserve also supports 27 species of dragonflies and damselflies, 24 species of butterflies, and various mammals and reptiles.
Information regarding dog access on specific trails within Fingringhoe, especially within the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, should be verified with the managing authority. Nature reserves often have specific rules to protect wildlife.
Fingringhoe has attracted more than 19,000 visitors on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars, based on over 880 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Fingringhoe, including Hiking around Fingringhoe, Running Trails around Fingringhoe, and Road Cycling Routes around Fingringhoe. Guides for Easy hikes, Cycling, MTB, and Gravel biking are also available.
More information about the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park can be found on the official website of the Essex Wildlife Trust. The official website is www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/fingringhoe-wick.
The contact number for Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park is 01206 729678. This number can be used for inquiries regarding the reserve's facilities and activities.

