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East Of England

Green Croft Lane – Flemmings Lane loop from Thaxted

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Green Croft Lane – Flemmings Lane loop from Thaxted

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Green Croft Lane – Flemmings Lane loop from Thaxted

03:06

50.5km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.66 km

Green Croft Lane

Highlight • Trail

2

5.93 km

Tiny Curtis Rugby Ground (Saffron Walden RFC)

Highlight • Rest Area

A really welcoming local rugby club. Stop and have a drink and watch some rugby most Saturdays (seniors) and Sundays (juniors). Food is usually available on match days. Loos are …

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25.8 km

Ninno Wood

Forest

4

30.8 km

Ford on the Road Dip

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This ford runs down the road, rather than across it. This stretch is dry in the summer, but best avoided in wet weather:

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31.3 km

Long Belt

Forest

6

34.1 km

Flood-prone ford

Highlight • River

In stormy spells in winter, the flood here provides an obstacle. Walkers might be able to get by on the verges, but cyclists will either get stopped in their tracks …

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7

35.9 km

Flood-Prone Road

Highlight • Structure

In stormy spells in winter, this stretch can be impassable. Luckily, Longcroft, running parallel, provides a get-out.

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8

42.1 km

Deceivingly Tough Uphill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Best traversed westbound for the downhill. Eastbound it's one of those gradual climbs that never relents, made even more difficult by the wind howling across the fields.

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9

43.2 km

Henham Village and The Cock Inn

Highlight • Settlement

Nice pub with seats in front and large garden to side. Well worth a rest after the hill up to it.

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10

48.3 km

Flemmings Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fairly flat and tree lined gravel track. Take care to follow the right of way when cycling through the farm.

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50.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

3.18 km

470 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

13.2 km

3.18 km

184 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 22 May

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