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East Of England

Layer-De-La-Haye

Layer Church – Layer Breton Climb loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

Road cycling routes

East Of England

Layer-De-La-Haye

Layer Church – Layer Breton Climb loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

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41

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Layer Church – Layer Breton Climb loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

00:30

11.7km

70m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

74 m

St John the Baptist Church, Layer de la Haye

Highlight • Religious Site

Info taken from layerchurches.org.uk/churches.htm

The first record of the church's existence is found in a charter of 1128, although the oldest parts of the present walls were built some time …

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2

112 m

Layer Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Not much to be seen from the road but continue just south of the church and there are good views across Abberton Reservoir.

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3

2.14 km

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

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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4

3.97 km

Hare and Hounds

Highlight • Pub

5

4.27 km

The Hare and Hounds

Highlight • Restaurant

Such a great bike stop. Lovely bear and good bar food. Nice and peaceful setting.

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6

4.81 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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7

6.47 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

9.96 km

Wild Birds on the Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

B

11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

495 m

150 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.45 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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