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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rayleigh

Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rayleigh

Moderate

4.0

(1)

110

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rayleigh

03:06

66.2km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.

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14.1 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can enjoy lovely views of Hanningfield Reservoir from this road on the south side. The reservoir is framed by beautiful woodlands and meadows, making it a favourite spot for walkers in the Essex area.

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17.3 km

Old Windmill

Highlight • Monument

24.7 km

Bench at The Green, Stapleford Abbotts

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.1 km

Portmoorshall Wood

Forest

29.0 km

Hay Green Ford (River Wid Crossing)

Highlight • Bridge

The stream known as the River Wid crosses the road here. There is a handy water depth gauge post/board so you know not to ride through it if it’s too …

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32.4 km

Concrete Path with Daffodils in Epping Forest

Highlight • Forest

Can be beautiful but bit of a dead end if you are on a road bike and skinny tyres

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35.5 km

Coppice Wood

Forest

45.6 km

Dandelion and Burdock Café

Highlight • Cafe

Stop here for chocolate and 🍰

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51.5 km

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hanningfield Reservoir is celebrated for its significant wildfowl populations and serves as a sanctuary for nature and wildlife. It’s an ideal destination for a day out, offering a range of …

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66.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.6 km

8.86 km

1.94 km

518 m

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.7 km

21.3 km

115 m

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Saturday 23 May

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rayleigh

Hanningfield Reservoir

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Old Windmill

Bench at The Green, Stapleford Abbotts

Hay Green Ford (River Wid Crossing)

Concrete Path with Daffodils in Epping Forest

Dandelion and Burdock Café

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

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