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

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

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

00:41

14.2km

90m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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188 m

High Wood Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Trig point (139m) in a private garden but the owners might let you take a look if you ask nicely!

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1.71 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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6.96 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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7.31 km

Southbound Downhill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Traverse southbound to get the easy downhill. There are steeper climbs in the area northbound, but it's the length that'll get you here.

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12.5 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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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

Surfaces

8.40 km

5.73 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

33°C

14°C

34 %

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Bench With a View of the Park

High Wood Trig Point