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Hilly Gate and Old Jail – St Michael's Church, Braintree loop from Cressing

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Hilly Gate and Old Jail – St Michael's Church, Braintree loop from Cressing

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Hilly Gate and Old Jail – St Michael's Church, Braintree loop from Cressing

02:44

26.2km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.75 km

Hilly Gate and Old Jail

Highlight • Monument

4.75 km

Pig's Head in the Pottage Pot Gant

Highlight • Structure

The 6 ‘Gants’ of Braintree, a term entirely unique to Braintree.
atlasobscura.com/places/gants-of-braintree

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21.1 km

St Michael's Church, Braintree

Highlight • Other

St Michael's Church is a spacious structure of flint and stone, standing on the south aide of the town, on an elevated site. The building was commenced in the reign …

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21.7 km

Flitch Way Terminus at Braintree

Highlight • Rest Area

nothing much here, no seating or benches

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26.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

11.5 km

2.16 km

519 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

9.58 km

3.29 km

812 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

19°C

10°C

49 %

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Hilly Gate and Old Jail – St Michael's Church, Braintree loop from Cressing

Hilly Gate and Old Jail

Pig's Head in the Pottage Pot Gant

St Michael's Church, Braintree

Flitch Way Terminus at Braintree

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