Hatfield Forest Lake – Dunnow Cutting Forest Trail loop from Great Dunmow

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Hatfield Forest Lake – Dunnow Cutting Forest Trail loop from Great Dunmow

Hard

runners

Hatfield Forest Lake – Dunnow Cutting Forest Trail loop from Great Dunmow

02:34

23.8km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

Dunmow Cutting Information Board on the Flitch Way

Highlight • Rest Area

This gets very wet and muddy at times of the year. In December I just about got through on an MTB.

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11.7 km

Hatfield Forest Lake

Highlight • Lake

Hatfield Forest is an ancient royal hunting forest, and considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval forests in the world. In the past, deer were kept in the forest for hunting. Today you'll find deer aplenty still, though no longer pursued for the same reason.

The forest boasts ancient trees, over 3,500 species of fungi, rare insects and a diverse array of birdlife. There's also a beautiful lake, café and river that meanders through.

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13.1 km

Flitch Way Country Park

Forest

14.6 km

Entrance to Flitch Way Country Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Sign and view on the Filtch Way, next to the entrance into Hatfield Forest.

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21.4 km

Dunnow Cutting Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Section of the trial are bumpy and muddy in places, there also a wooden ramp.

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23.6 km

Chameleon Café

Highlight • Cafe

A couple of tables outside, so you can sit with the bikes. Very friendly staff. Will bring the drinks and food out to you and are happy to fill water bottles. A great pitstop.

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