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Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Passmores Academy

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex

Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Passmores Academy

Moderate

4.9

(8)

34

riders

Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Passmores Academy

02:03

30.7km

80m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.8 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.06 km

Humpback Bridge

Highlight • River

8.20 km

River Stort Navigation

Lake

3

9.07 km

Parndon Mill and Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Parndon Mill has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it operated as a busy watermill.

The original mill was burnt down by a fire in 1897, …

Tip by

4

9.42 km

As of September 2025, the bridge has been fixed up with an all-weather type of surface. There's also improved ramps up onto it, from both directions, so no more getting off in order to cross.

Tip by

5

13.8 km

River Stort Navigation

Highlight • Cycleway

The route ahead, a nice quite stretch from the bridge.

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6

15.5 km

7

17.1 km

National Cycle Network Route 1

Highlight • Cycleway

8

19.8 km

River Stort Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic scenery, just be careful of the nettles poking out, and go slow it's a small tow path👌

Tip by

9

21.7 km

Roydon Marina Village

Highlight • Settlement

Can find Beautiful houses there

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29.0 km

Todd Brook

Lake

B

30.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

5.94 km

2.57 km

1.70 km

1.38 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

10.2 km

7.98 km

5.79 km

4.39 km

2.29 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 26 July

26°C

15°C

0 %

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