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River Chelmer – River Chelmer Swimming Spot loop from Springfield

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River Chelmer – River Chelmer Swimming Spot loop from Springfield

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River Chelmer – River Chelmer Swimming Spot loop from Springfield

01:15

11.5km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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377 m

Springfield Lyons Late Bronze Age Enclosure

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A fortified enclosure was constructed here around 1000 BC, close to the remains of a neolithic circular enclosure. It was probably occupied by local elites, and is thought to have …

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3.13 km

River Chelmer

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The River Chelmer flows for 65km from Debden to the Blackwater Estuary and passes only through the county of Essex. It was previously known as the River Baddow, but its …

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3.36 km

River Chelmer

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The River Chelmer flows for 65km from Debden to the Blackwater Estuary and passes only through the county of Essex. It was previously known as the River Baddow, but its …

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3.71 km

Graces Walk

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Beautiful gravel ride down from Graces Lane/Riffhams Danbury

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7.97 km

Grace's Walk

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The track between Hammonds Road in the west and Great Graces in East is known as Grace's Walk, after Lady Alice Grace. She is said to have walked down this …

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9.19 km

A footpath crosses the River Chelmer via a small, stepped footbridge, with great views down the river in both directions. The Saffron Trail crosses here on its way from Saffron Walden to the sea at Southend Pier.

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10.0 km

Cuton Lock and World War II Pillbox

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Right next to the usy A12 is Cuton Lock. It sits next to a World War Two Pillbox, a concrete guard post, one of hundreds which were built as part …

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

3.06 km

2.10 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

1.38 km

1.25 km

1.21 km

1.02 km

495 m

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Friday 22 May

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River Chelmer – River Chelmer Swimming Spot loop from Springfield

Springfield Lyons Late Bronze Age Enclosure

River Chelmer

River Chelmer

River Chelmer Swimming Spot

Graces Walk

Grace's Walk

View of the River Chelmer

Cuton Lock and World War II Pillbox

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