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East Of England

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

Road cycling routes

East Of England

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

Moderate

3

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

03:04

65.6km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

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After 21.4 km for 179 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

472 m

West Mersea Houseboats

Highlight • Structure

Various houseboats hauled up on the marshes, including one particularly notable one.

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2

1.22 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

1.25 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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4

4.26 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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13.3 km

Mill Grove

Forest

6

14.7 km

Tudor-Style Country House

Highlight • Historical Site

7

49.6 km

Church Steeple

Highlight • Other

Now closed and fenced off with no access.

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8

51.3 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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9

52.9 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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B

65.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.4 km

5.11 km

3.03 km

2.13 km

828 m

136 m

Surfaces

52.4 km

12.2 km

861 m

157 m

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Thursday 23 July

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