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Friday Woods – View Over Colne Valley loop from Mile End

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Friday Woods – View Over Colne Valley loop from Mile End

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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Friday Woods – View Over Colne Valley loop from Mile End

02:08

34.5km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.18 km

Balkerne Gate

Ruins

4.55 km

Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The Roman Circus Centre is on your right here.

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8.97 km

Friday Woods

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Pretty ride although the directions were at times confused and actually wrong on a couple of occasions.

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14.7 km

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

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New cyclepath which is part of a larger network of new permissive footpaths and bridleways around Abberton reservoir. A bit bumpy in places, but takes you off the 60mph Wigborough …

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16.6 km

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

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Another great place to stop on a long bike ride. The visitor centre features a lovely cafe with handmade hot sandwich options and a terrace with a view over the …

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23.7 km

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

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The Sustrans route here is over quite rough ground and may not be suitable for wider bikes. The sign says " no motorised vehicles", not sure if that applies to …

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24.6 km

Bluebell Path

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Great bridleway

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24.7 km

Chest Wood

Forest

27.4 km

Bridlepaths

Highlight • Trail

31.4 km

View Over Colne Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

34.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

11.3 km

6.51 km

2.49 km

1.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

8.57 km

4.88 km

3.04 km

982 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 12 August

32°C

15°C

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Friday Woods – View Over Colne Valley loop from Mile End

Roman Circus Centre Cycle Path

Friday Woods

Cycleway Next to Abberton Reservoir

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Bluebell Path

Bridlepaths

View Over Colne Valley

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