Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Berkswich

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Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Berkswich

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Essex Bridge – Blithfield Reservoir Causeway loop from Berkswich

02:33

41.6km

250m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 805 m for 11 m

After 40.8 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.26 km

Tixall Lock

Lake

3.76 km

Canalside Farm, Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe very good when open, currently has an outside coffee stall during COVID measures. Can get very busy though

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4.66 km

Essex Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Essex Bridge is historically significant, dating back to the early 17th century. It was built between 1550 and 1554, making it one of the oldest surviving stone bridges in England. …

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22.3 km

Cobwebs Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Cake and coffee, cyclists mecca. A regular choice of a dozen fresh homemade cakes and excellent coffee.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 but closed on Tuesdays.

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22.3 km

The Old Mill Café

Highlight • Cafe

Seating area is outdoors or in covered ‘sheds’ as in photos…bring an extra layer! Cakes are off the charts!!! Bring tupperware to take an extra slice home!

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25.4 km

Blithfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Good path to walk across the reservoir

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26.1 km

Blithfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Blithfield reservoir was built in 1953 to supply drinking water to the surrounding area.
The reservoir and surrounding woodland have been designated as a a SSSI due to the important …

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