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The Square Compasses – St Mary's Church loop from Great and Little Leighs

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Great And Little Leighs

The Square Compasses – St Mary's Church loop from Great and Little Leighs

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The Square Compasses – St Mary's Church loop from Great and Little Leighs

04:09

16.0km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.33 km

The Square Compasses

Highlight • Historical Site

The Square and Compasses is a traditional rural pub set in picturesque countryside. Right on the Essex Way, the pub serves ‘proper pies’, Sunday roasts, fresh fish, and more. The …

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6.17 km

White Windmill

Highlight • Monument

6.64 km

Terling Ford

Highlight • River

beautiful shame about the hills

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6.66 km

Ford Crossing at River Chelmer

Highlight • Rest Area

Save to pass in Summer. Could be flooded in Winter

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8.13 km

Stockley Wood

Forest

8.83 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

St Mary’s is a beautiful Grade I-listed church that dates to the 11th century. Built from flint and pebble rubble, the church was extended in the 13th century and was …

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9.96 km

Galleycable Wood

Forest

15.7 km

Witches Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easy to see as on main road by The Castle pub.

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

4.71 km

3.01 km

1.15 km

508 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

3.92 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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The Square Compasses – St Mary's Church loop from Great and Little Leighs

The Square Compasses

White Windmill

Terling Ford

Ford Crossing at River Chelmer

St Mary's Church

Witches Stone

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