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East Of England

Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Hockley

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Hockley

Moderate

55

riders

Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Hockley

03:11

67.4km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.5 km for 218 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.7 km

Creephedge Lane

Highlight • Climb

A nice little climb if going from south to north. And you can always stop off for coffee at the RHS Hyde Hall

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2

19.1 km

Bridle Path Near Bicknacre

Highlight • Trail

Gravel bridle path, in reasonable condition summer 2019.

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3

25.8 km

Graces Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful gravel ride down from Graces Lane/Riffhams Danbury

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28.5 km

Rectory Wood

Forest

5

29.4 km

North Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Proof that Essex is not, in fact, flat! A tough climb up into the woods to the east of Chelmsford, but a good test of the legs. Well worth the effort.

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6

31.6 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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7

31.6 km

Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

If you are looking for refreshments you can visit the Paper Mill Lock Tea Rooms .

papermilllock.co.uk

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8

38.8 km

Hoe Mill Lock

Highlight • Structure

Pretty, good for SUP

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9

58.8 km

Welcome to the City of Southend-on-Sea

Highlight • Other

B

67.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.3 km

1.00 km

1.00 km

987 m

759 m

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.0 km

16.1 km

1.06 km

308 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Monday 25 May

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