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The Old Windmill Pub – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rochford

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The Old Windmill Pub – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rochford

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The Old Windmill Pub – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rochford

02:47

46.8km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.64 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A charming small church, although to view its front, you'll need to return to the main road. During construction in 1995, evidence of an earlier church dating back to the late Saxon or Saxo-Norman era was uncovered.

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21.0 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

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24.0 km

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hanningfield Reservoir is celebrated for its significant wildfowl populations and serves as a sanctuary for nature and wildlife. It’s an ideal destination for a day out, offering a range of attractions including the Café on the Water, a gift shop, a play park, fishing opportunities with an on-site tackle shop, picnic areas, and scenic woodland walks. Visitors can also explore the Essex Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre and nearby nature reserve. With convenient road access and free parking, Hanningfield provides something for everyone to enjoy.

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33.7 km

Battlesbridge Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A steel supported iron bridge (the titular bridge of Battlesbridge) built in the 1870's, to replace a previous iron bridge that was destroyed when struck by a steam traction engine. There has been a bridge on this site since at least 1413.

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.3 km

6.65 km

1.24 km

351 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

9.60 km

264 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

26°C

18°C

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The Old Windmill Pub – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Rochford

St Mary's Church

The Old Windmill Pub

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Battlesbridge Bridge

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