Helions Bumpstead is a village situated in Essex, near the borders of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, characterized by its rural landscape and network of footpaths. The area features gentle hills, village greens like Pale Green and Drapers Green, and a blend of historical architecture, providing a setting for outdoor activities. The terrain is suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, hiking, and more.
Helions Bumpstead offers 7 routes across several sports like…
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31
riders
28.7km
01:08
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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19
riders
45.5km
02:01
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
32.3km
01:22
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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15
hikers
6.43km
01:43
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
4.17km
01:07
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
6.53km
01:43
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
riders
15.2km
00:54
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.7km
01:18
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
69.1km
04:08
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
15.9km
01:01
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
runners
6.86km
00:42
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.66km
00:45
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
59.5km
04:02
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4
riders
41.6km
02:53
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
47.2km
02:30
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4
riders
26.8km
02:02
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Helions Bumpstead offers various outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, and Mountain biking. The region features 7 routes, with an average rating of 4.28 stars from more than 6,000 visitors.
Yes, Helions Bumpstead provides terrain suitable for road cycling. The rolling countryside offers varied terrain and scenic views on quieter country lanes. A guide for these routes is available: Road Cycling Routes around Helions Bumpstead.
Touring cycling is an available activity in Helions Bumpstead, utilizing the country lanes and public bridleways. The area's rural character and scenic views are suitable for touring. A komoot guide provides more information: Cycling around Helions Bumpstead.
Helions Bumpstead has 58 recorded footpaths within the parish, ranging from 110 meters to nearly 2 kilometers. These paths allow exploration across the entire parish. Guides such as Hiking around Helions Bumpstead and Easy hikes around Helions Bumpstead are available.
Yes, Helions Bumpstead is well-equipped for jogging and running, with numerous footpaths maintained by the Parish Council. These paths traverse the parish, offering varied routes. A specific guide for these activities is Running Trails around Helions Bumpstead.
Mountain biking is listed as an available sport in Helions Bumpstead. While specific dedicated routes are not extensively detailed, opportunities exist for off-road cycling. A guide for MTB trails is available: MTB Trails around Helions Bumpstead.
The village features 'the greens' such as Pale Green, Wiggens Green, and Drapers Green. From surrounding low hills, views of the rolling countryside are available. A unique geographical point of interest is the 'triple point' where the boundaries of Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire meet.
Yes, there are easy hikes suitable for all fitness levels with accessible paths. The Parish Council actively maintains and waymarks public footpaths and bridleways, ensuring a network of routes for various abilities. An 'Easy hikes' guide is available for reference.
Helions Bumpstead has attracted more than 6,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 stars, indicating a positive reception from the outdoor community.
Komoot offers several guides for Helions Bumpstead, including Road Cycling Routes, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, Hiking, and MTB Trails.
The official website for the Helions Bumpstead Parish Council is helionsbumpsteadparishcouncil.gov.uk. The Clerk, Kevin Money, can be reached by phone at 07810781509 for inquiries.
Yes, the area features 20 listed buildings, many dating from the 17th century or earlier. The parish church has elements from the 13th century, and a moated site is identified as a scheduled ancient monument. Some walks may also follow historical routes, such as concrete perimeter ways of the WWII RAF Castle Camps airfield.

