Paper Mill Lock – Owl's Hill Tearoom loop from Phylis Currie Nature Reserve

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Paper Mill Lock – Owl's Hill Tearoom loop from Phylis Currie Nature Reserve

Moderate

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Paper Mill Lock – Owl's Hill Tearoom loop from Phylis Currie Nature Reserve

01:56

31.3km

250m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.2 km for 218 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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672 m

Witches Stone

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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13.9 km

Rectory Wood

Forest

15.2 km

The Warren Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Natural

Iron Age fortifications, possibly designed to impress people moving along the Chelmer Valley.

heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=86c481b8-7b7b-4302-9376-c7d98eb4b424&resourceID=19191

esah1852.org.uk/library/files/T2160000.pdf (p. 354)

esah1852.org.uk/library/files/T2190000.pdf (p. 246)

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17.3 km

The Pauls Hill Tea Rooms at Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • River

Great place to stop for a snack.

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17.3 km

Paper Mill Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

If you are looking for refreshments you can visit the Paper Mill Lock Tea Rooms .

papermilllock.co.uk

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24.6 km

All Saints Church, Terling

Highlight • Historical Site

The Anglican church dedicated to All Saints is located on the village green. The body of the church is medieval, restored in the 19th century, while the brick-built tower dates from 1732.

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25.1 km

Owl's Hill Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Good option if you’re looking for a refreshment stop, with outdoor seating booths by the road. Sandwiches as well as cakes and drinks. Open til 4pm.

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28.1 km

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 building dates to the 17th century and retains many original features.

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