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Layer Breton Climb – The Old School House loop from West Mersea

Layer Breton Climb – The Old School House loop from West Mersea

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Layer Breton Climb – The Old School House loop from West Mersea

02:37

61.4km

340m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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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2.22 km

The Strood Causeway to Mersea Island

Highlight • Cycleway

Connected to the mainland by a causeway, Mersea Island is essentially cut off by the tide for four hours at a time - check these before crossing. Adds a frisson of excitement to any ride.

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11.4 km

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another way to cross Abberton Reservoir with water views on both sides. As the title suggests, a great spot for some mid-ride bird spotting.

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12.5 km

Layer Breton Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short but noticeable ramp that rises 25m into the village. Attack it hard after coming over Abberton Reservoir.

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19.7 km

The Old School House

Highlight • Historical Site

Now the village hall.

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22.4 km

RD Burger Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Great stop for refuelling. Loads of food options on the menu and plenty of space in the garden for bikes.

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23.9 km

Bellas Wood

Forest

46.5 km

View of Mersea Island Across the Marshes

Highlight • Natural

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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61.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.6 km

834 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

12.2 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

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13°C

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Layer Breton Climb – The Old School House loop from West Mersea

The Strood Causeway to Mersea Island

Birdwatching at Abberton Reservoir

Layer Breton Climb

The Old School House

RD Burger Bar

View of Mersea Island Across the Marshes

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