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East Of England

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – The Old School House loop from West Mersea

Road cycling routes

East Of England

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – The Old School House loop from West Mersea

Moderate

7

riders

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford – The Old School House loop from West Mersea

02:43

61.4km

330m

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

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

137 m

Art Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice local cafe by the church green with outdoor seating and bike racks. Open 9-5 except Sundays.

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2

165 m

St. Andrew's Church, Alresford

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice location by a little green square. There's a decent cafe opposite as well.

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3

3.18 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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4

12.4 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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5

20.1 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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31.0 km

Strowling Wood

Forest

7

39.2 km

The Old School House

Highlight • Historical Site

Now the village hall.

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40.8 km

Fan Wood

Forest

9

46.0 km

Church Steeple

Highlight • Other

Now closed and fenced off with no access.

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10

47.7 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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B

61.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.2 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

41.8 km

19.6 km

< 100 m

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