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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

02:38

42.2km

290m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.9 km for 478 m

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

27.1 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

Tip by

28.3 km

Foxearth Wood

Forest

29.9 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

31.2 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.

Tip by

35.5 km

Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

42.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

616 m

488 m

452 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

18.5 km

733 m

452 m

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Friday 21 August

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View of Hanningfield Reservoir – Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Billericay

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

St Giles Church (Disused)

The Old Windmill Pub

Hanningfield Reservoir

Crowsheath Wood Nature Reserve

Totem Pole

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