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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Billericay

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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Billericay

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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Billericay

02:32

41.6km

280m

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 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.80 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 attractions including the Café on the Water, a gift shop, a play park, fishing opportunities with an on-site tackle shop, picnic areas, and scenic woodland walks. Visitors can also explore the Essex Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre and nearby nature reserve. With convenient road access and free parking, Hanningfield provides something for everyone to enjoy.

Tip by

17.7 km

St Giles Church (Disused)

Highlight • Religious Site

Blink and you might miss it. This little church is on a quiet village road. Worthwhile stopping for a quick look.

Tip by

24.6 km

The Red Lion

Highlight • Other

Traditional style pub, dating to the early 19th century.

Tip by

27.0 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

Tip by

28.2 km

Foxearth Wood

Forest

29.8 km

Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.

Tip by

34.8 km

Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

629 m

461 m

229 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

18.1 km

488 m

461 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 11 June

21°C

14°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Billericay

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

St Giles Church (Disused)

The Red Lion

The Old Windmill Pub

Hanningfield Reservoir

Totem Pole

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