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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from West Hanningfield

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from West Hanningfield

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from West Hanningfield

03:14

12.5km

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 8, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.90 km

Great Prestons Lagoon Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Viewing platform across the lagoon, which is fed filtered water from the adjacent treatment plant to increase biodiversity and is home to a number of species of plants not commonly found in this part of Europe.

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4.55 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can enjoy lovely views of Hanningfield Reservoir from this road on the south side. The reservoir is framed by beautiful woodlands and meadows, making it a favourite spot for walkers in the Essex area.

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4.89 km

Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.

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7.35 km

South Hanningfield Trig Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Triangulation pillar at South Hanningfield, one of thousands used by the Ordinance Survey team to retriangulate the country for accurate mapping.

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8.12 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Fishing Lodge

Highlight • Lake

Hanningfield reservoir

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8.72 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

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9.45 km

St. Peter's Church, South Hanningfield

Highlight • Historical Site

Early 12th century church that has been added to and rebuilt many times over the centuries.

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11.9 km

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hanningfield Reservoir is celebrated for its significant wildfowl populations and serves as a sanctuary for nature and wildlife. It’s an ideal destination for a day out, offering a range of …

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

2.81 km

1.13 km

544 m

239 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

3.01 km

2.91 km

394 m

239 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

26°C

14°C

0 %

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from West Hanningfield

Great Prestons Lagoon Viewpoint

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Hanningfield Reservoir

South Hanningfield Trig Point

Hanningfield Reservoir Fishing Lodge

The Old Windmill Pub

St. Peter's Church, South Hanningfield

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

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