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Highest Road in Essex (139 m) – Arkesden Village loop from Clavering

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East Of England

Highest Road in Essex (139 m) – Arkesden Village loop from Clavering

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Highest Road in Essex (139 m) – Arkesden Village loop from Clavering

00:52

18.5km

120m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.21 km

Bench With a View of the Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

7.70 km

High Wood Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Trig point (139m) in a private garden but the owners might let you take a look if you ask nicely!

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7.73 km

Highest Road in Essex (139 m)

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Congratulations, you've reached the highest point - for roadies - in the county (the actual county top is ~500m west of you at 147m in Roughway Wood, accessible by a bridleway for our gravel-loving compatriots).

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13.0 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely and cool on a hot summer's day!

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13.1 km

Arkesden Village

Highlight • Settlement

Quintessential Cambridgeshire village, complete with thatched roofs and a small village green. Incredibly peaceful place to stop for a break after the gentle climb.

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15.2 km

The Cricketers

Highlight • Restaurant

Great beer garden to sit out for a mid ride drink. Bike friendly with loads of space, and good food too.

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

346 m

Surfaces

9.64 km

8.77 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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