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Thaxted Airfield Memorial – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Thaxted

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Thaxted Airfield Memorial – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Thaxted

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3.5

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Thaxted Airfield Memorial – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Thaxted

03:07

12.0km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.02 km

Broadcroft Grove

Forest

5.91 km

West Wood

Forest

9.46 km

Thaxted Airfield Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Nothing to see here apart from a solar farm.

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11.7 km

Vintage Style Living

Highlight • Cafe

Little antique shop that does coffee and limited cakes. Seats outside but no toilets. Thaxted is limited to here or across road at Dorringtons for coffee. Dorringtons has wider choice …

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11.8 km

Lavenham High Street and the Guildhall

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful high street with half timbered buildings and guildhall. Parrishes, half way up, is a decent cafe for refreshments.

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12.0 km

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

Highlight • Religious Site

Outside the church are 2 benches with plenty of space for bikes. A handy stopping place for a rest and drink. It is opposite the Swan Hotel so that is the alternative

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12.0 km

The Swan, Thaxted

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub open most of the time

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.14 km

5.08 km

1.09 km

585 m

136 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

3.44 km

1.56 km

1.39 km

585 m

429 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Thaxted Airfield Memorial – The Swan, Thaxted loop from Thaxted

Thaxted Airfield Memorial

Vintage Style Living

Lavenham High Street and the Guildhall

St John the Baptist Church, Thaxted

The Swan, Thaxted

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