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View of Abberton Reservoir – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

View of Abberton Reservoir – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

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View of Abberton Reservoir – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

00:57

23.0km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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284 m

View of Abberton Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great views of the reservoir in either direction, with loads of bird spotting opportunities.

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12.9 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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19.7 km

The Hare and Hounds

Highlight • Restaurant

Such a great bike stop. Lovely bear and good bar food. Nice and peaceful setting.

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21.9 km

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

The Sustrans route here is over quite rough ground and may not be suitable for wider bikes. The sign says " no motorised vehicles", not sure if that applies to …

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23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

510 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

23°C

13°C

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View of Abberton Reservoir – The Jam Factory Tea Room loop from Layer-de-la-Haye

View of Abberton Reservoir

The Jam Factory Tea Room

The Hare and Hounds

Sustrans Route Turnoff to Oliver's Lane

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