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St Mary's Church, Peldon – Potholes Along Edge of Road loop from Salcott-cum-Virley

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St Mary's Church, Peldon – Potholes Along Edge of Road loop from Salcott-cum-Virley

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St Mary's Church, Peldon – Potholes Along Edge of Road loop from Salcott-cum-Virley

01:36

27.7km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.73 km for 132 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.80 km

St Mary's Church, Peldon

Highlight • Historical Site

Info from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peldon#Church

St Mary's Church in Peldon generally dates back to the 11th century, with Anglo Saxon origins. The nave originates from the 12th century, the tower the 14th …

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9.99 km

The Strood Tidal Causeway to Mersea Island

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Only impassable a few times per year but you can get stuck for an hour or more when it is. Watch out for high tide over about 5.3m for likely trouble.

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13.2 km

View of the Blackwater Estuary and Dengie Peninsula

Highlight • Beach

The seafront road rises up slightly to give wide views across the Blackwater estuary towards the Dengie Peninsula opposite, with the bulk of Bradwell nuclear power station looming over the far coastline.

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18.1 km

The Strood Causeway to Mersea Island

Highlight • Cycleway

Connected to the mainland by a causeway, Mersea Island is essentially cut off by the tide for four hours at a time - check these before crossing. Adds a frisson of excitement to any ride.

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21.8 km

Potholes Along Edge of Road

Highlight • Other

27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

1.60 km

189 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

1.70 km

136 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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St Mary's Church, Peldon – Potholes Along Edge of Road loop from Salcott-cum-Virley

St Mary's Church, Peldon

The Strood Tidal Causeway to Mersea Island

View of the Blackwater Estuary and Dengie Peninsula

The Strood Causeway to Mersea Island

Potholes Along Edge of Road

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