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East Of England

Flitch Way — East section – The Bakehouse Cafe loop from Chipping Ongar

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Flitch Way — East section – The Bakehouse Cafe loop from Chipping Ongar

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Flitch Way — East section – The Bakehouse Cafe loop from Chipping Ongar

04:00

68.1km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

14.0 km

Southbound Traverse

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Southbound is a long gradual downhill, with a bit of uphill towards the end. Northbound is a bit of downhill, followed by a punishing long gradual uphill. Alot of wind about here as well.

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2

32.2 km

Bannister Green Halt

Highlight • Monument

Former halt on Flitch Way railway route. Great for a gravel bike ride!

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3

32.8 km

Flitch Way — East section

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Great tree shaded old railway route

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4

39.9 km

The Compasses Inn

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub. The perfect place to plan a stop on a long bike ride. There is a very large beer garden at the back where you can easily bring your bike with you.

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5

44.5 km

The Stores Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Great coffee and cake in a beautiful cycle friendly environment

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6

52.5 km

M&S Food Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Garage with an M&S shop !!

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7

54.1 km

Breakfast Spot

Highlight • Restaurant

8

59.1 km

The Bakehouse Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe, very popular with cyclists

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68.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.6 km

13.6 km

1.69 km

1.14 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

65.1 km

2.69 km

345 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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11°C

25 %

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