Great Henny is a village and civil parish in Essex, England, characterized by its rural setting and diverse landscapes. The region features a beautiful shallow valley formed by the River Stour, which marks its eastern boundary. The terrain consists of broad, gently undulating cornfield country, ancient pastures, and scattered woodlands, providing varied environments for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and more. Elevated points across Great Henny offer extensive views over the Stour Valley.
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4.5
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Average rating
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riders
101km
04:39
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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62
riders
104km
04:24
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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37
riders
22.9km
00:59
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

32
riders
41.6km
01:44
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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1
riders
23.3km
01:36
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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riders
24.3km
01:44
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.1km
01:43
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
31.6km
02:14
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
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98.1km
06:06
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
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22.9km
01:22
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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37.4km
02:18
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
36.7km
02:21
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59
hikers
6.84km
01:45
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.08km
01:54
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.06km
01:23
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
runners
7.97km
00:50
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
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14.6km
01:32
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
runners
5.52km
00:40
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
runners
10.3km
01:09
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Great Henny offers a range of outdoor activities including road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and hiking. The region features varied terrain from paved roads to riverside paths and woodlands. More than 7,000 visitors have explored routes in Great Henny.
Great Henny is characterized by a rural English countryside aesthetic with a beautiful shallow valley formed by the River Stour. The landscape includes broad, gently undulating cornfield country, ancient pastures, and scattered woodlands. Elevated points provide extensive views over the Stour Valley.
Yes, Great Henny features cycling routes with mostly paved surfaces, catering to various fitness levels. These routes often include local landmarks and connect to the Stour Valley Walk. For detailed options, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Great Henny guide.
The cycling terrain in Great Henny is primarily paved, suitable for road and touring cyclists. Some routes may include unpaved segments, offering a mix of surfaces. The area features gently undulating landscapes, with some sections requiring good fitness.
While dedicated technical mountain biking trails are not explicitly highlighted, some cycling routes in Great Henny include unpaved and challenging sections. These segments may offer off-road opportunities for mountain bikers. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Great Henny guide.
Great Henny's gently undulating terrain, open agricultural fields, and picturesque riverside paths along the River Stour are suitable for jogging. Easily accessible paths are available for runners. Information on routes can be found in the Running Trails around Great Henny guide.
A significant landmark is St Mary's Church, an 11th or 12th-century structure situated on an eminence with views across the Stour valley. The Henny Swan pub, located by the River Stour, is another local point of interest. The River Stour itself is a prominent natural feature.
Great Henny is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 7,000 visitors having explored its routes. The area has a total of 7 routes, which have received an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from over 600 ratings.
Yes, Great Henny offers hiking opportunities along its picturesque riverside paths and varied natural environments. The terrain includes ancient pastures and scattered woodlands. Guides such as Hiking around Great Henny and Easy hikes around Great Henny provide route information.
Komoot offers several guides for Great Henny, including Road Cycling Routes around Great Henny, Cycling around Great Henny, MTB Trails around Great Henny, Running Trails around Great Henny, and Hiking around Great Henny.
Great Henny is part of The Hennys, Middleton & Twinstead Parish Council. The council can be contacted via email at hmtpcouncil@gmail.com. Specific phone numbers for individual parish councillors are also available.

