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Woodham Mortimer

Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Woodham Mortimer

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Woodham Mortimer

Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Woodham Mortimer

Easy

5.0

(4)

55

riders

Paper Mill Lock – Hoe Mill Lock loop from Woodham Mortimer

01:42

39.0km

290m

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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.60 km for 218 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.49 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.

Tip by

2

7.70 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

Tip by

3

7.75 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

Tip by

4

15.5 km

Owl's Hill Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Good option if you’re looking for a refreshment stop, with outdoor seating booths by the road. Sandwiches as well as cakes and drinks. Open til 4pm.

Tip by

20.2 km

The Grove

Forest

6

29.4 km

Hoe Mill Lock

Highlight • Structure

Pretty, good for SUP

Tip by

7

31.8 km

Home Farm

Highlight • Settlement

B

39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

486 m

461 m

188 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

3.06 km

188 m

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Monday 12 October

21°C

12°C

37 %

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