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United Kingdom
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East Of England
Essex
Colchester
Great And Little Wigborough

View of Abberton Reservoir – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Great and Little Wigborough

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Colchester
Great And Little Wigborough

View of Abberton Reservoir – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Great and Little Wigborough

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View of Abberton Reservoir – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Great and Little Wigborough

01:51

31.6km

160m

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: February 28, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.14 km

View of Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tranquil part of the county where you'll got quiet roads and country lanes that surround this large reservoir. Keep your eyes peeled for the wildlife - there are thousands of wildlfowl to spot on the water.

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12.4 km

The Jam Factory Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

Home of the well known Tiptree branded jams the company also runs a couple of tearooms across the country. Check tiptree.com/tea-rooms/locations for opening times and impressions.

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23.5 km

The slight elevation of the Tollesbury road gives views clear across the marshes all the way to the buildings of West Mersea rising up on the slopes of Mersea Island.

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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.1 km

434 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

8.88 km

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