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East Of England

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – Layer Breton Climb loop from Tiptree

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East Of England

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – Layer Breton Climb loop from Tiptree

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St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – Layer Breton Climb loop from Tiptree

01:45

43.4km

210m

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: February 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.06 km

The Jam Factory Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

Home of the well known Tiptree branded jams the company also runs a couple of tearooms across the country. Check tiptree.com/tea-rooms/locations for opening times and impressions.

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2

19.1 km

Art Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice local cafe by the church green with outdoor seating and bike racks. Open 9-5 except Sundays.

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3

19.2 km

Valerie's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe doing breakfasts, lunches, coffee and cake. Nice toilet. Seats outside in the sunshine

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4

19.2 km

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice location by a little green square. There's a decent cafe opposite as well.

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5

20.5 km

View of the Blackwater Estuary and Dengie Peninsula

Highlight • Beach

The seafront road rises up slightly to give wide views across the Blackwater estuary towards the Dengie Peninsula opposite, with the bulk of Bradwell nuclear power station looming over the far coastline.

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6

24.1 km

The Strood Causeway to Mersea Island

Highlight • Cycleway

Connected to the mainland by a causeway, Mersea Island is essentially cut off by the tide for four hours at a time - check these before crossing. Adds a frisson of excitement to any ride.

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7

33.6 km

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another way to cross Abberton Reservoir with water views on both sides. As the title suggests, a great spot for some mid-ride bird spotting.

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8

34.7 km

Layer Breton Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short but noticeable ramp that rises 25m into the village. Attack it hard after coming over Abberton Reservoir.

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43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

121 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

1.64 km

< 100 m

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