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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – The Old Windmill Pub loop from South Hanningfield

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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – The Old Windmill Pub loop from South Hanningfield

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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – The Old Windmill Pub loop from South Hanningfield

03:16

12.7km

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: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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391 m

Cock Wood

Forest

1.29 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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4.02 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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6.19 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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8.67 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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9.40 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

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9.74 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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12.3 km

Open Fields

Highlight • Natural

A nice open field to walk around if you fancy

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12.4 km

Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Sizeable ancient coppice woodland with a few circular paths throughout. The forest floor on the western end comes alive with woodland blooms in the spring.

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

4.51 km

1.34 km

208 m

165 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

4.30 km

2.20 km

198 m

165 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – The Old Windmill Pub loop from South Hanningfield

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Great Prestons Lagoon Viewpoint

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

St. Peter's Church, South Hanningfield

The Old Windmill Pub

South Hanningfield Trig Point

Open Fields

Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve

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