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Cherry Orchard Lake – The Scrubs loop from Hockley

Moderate

46

runners

Cherry Orchard Lake – The Scrubs loop from Hockley

00:58

8.27km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.21 km

Cherry Orchard Lake

Highlight • Trail

The lake sits in Cherry Orchard Park and is situated in the stunning South Essex countryside and takes full advantage of its picturesque, undulating landscape. It combines open grassy areas …

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2

5.44 km

The Scrubs

Highlight • Forest

The Saffron Trail threads through The Scrubs as a tree-lined path. This is actually a byway so look out for bikes, horses and even motor vehicles.

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3

5.50 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

4

5.87 km

Gusted Loop Bluebell Trail

Highlight • Forest

gusted loop imo best done anticlockwise from entrance near the fence at the top of the hill

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5

6.63 km

Scoopy McGap Jump

Highlight • Climb

6

6.87 km

Dirt Jump Ramp

Highlight • Climb

7

7.03 km

Double Berm

Highlight • MTB Park

8

7.31 km

Hockley Woods

Highlight • Trail

Covering over 130 hectares, Hockley Woods are the largest remaining area of the wild wood, which covered Essex after the Ice Age 10,000 years ago.
A mixture of woodland paths …

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8.27 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

2.09 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

1.91 km

1.48 km

863 m

254 m

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Sunday 9 August

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