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Pond at Thorndon Country Park – The Gruffalo Trail loop from Brentwood

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex

Pond at Thorndon Country Park – The Gruffalo Trail loop from Brentwood

Easy

4.9

(7)

47

riders

Pond at Thorndon Country Park – The Gruffalo Trail loop from Brentwood

01:14

14.2km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.80 km for 138 m

After 6.37 km for 108 m

After 10.2 km for 181 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.79 km

Thorndon Country Park

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A superb bit of green space, scenery, lakes and more. Worth stopping in if you're passing by.

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2

4.91 km

From this vantage point on the hill above Childerditch Pond you can enjoy beautiful views of the valley to the south west and also across into Thorndon Park to the north east. A lovely place to stop for a rest.

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3

6.42 km

Pigeon Mount

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4

6.87 km

At the edge of Thorndon Country Park South you are rewarded with incredible far reaching views to the south. The ruins of Thorndon Old Hall are just behind you and …

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5

7.17 km

Pond at Thorndon Country Park

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Nice country park with varied habitats, good trails, good views, ponds... and lots of goats 🐐!! (see komoot.com/tour/39345455?ref=wtd)

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6

10.5 km

Thorn Countryside Centre

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There's a cafe in here - also a toilet block and a shelter from the sun/rain.

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7

10.6 km

The Gruffalo Trail

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B

14.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

2.79 km

2.57 km

2.29 km

134 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

5.81 km

242 m

134 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 17 July

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