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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Beaulieu Park

Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Beaulieu Park

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Beaulieu Park

02:28

49.5km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.90 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.95 km

Sandford Mill Lock and Bridge on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

Highlight • River

19.0 km

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can enjoy lovely views of Hanningfield Reservoir from this road on the south side. The reservoir is framed by beautiful woodlands and meadows, making it a favourite spot for walkers in the Essex area.

Tip by

19.4 km

Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

One of the reservoir and wildlife natural reserve of Essex. The scene can be quite dramatic (like in summer of 2018) with a low level of greenish water.

Tip by

19.7 km

View of the Lake in Essex

Highlight • Forest

Take a coffee there

Tip by

22.1 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

Tip by

25.1 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.

Tip by

34.1 km

Bridle Path Near Bicknacre

Highlight • Trail

Gravel bridle path, in reasonable condition summer 2019.

Tip by

42.6 km

The Crown

Highlight • Other

49.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.3 km

6.22 km

817 m

441 m

403 m

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

22.5 km

441 m

343 m

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

24°C

13°C

0 %

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Hanningfield Reservoir – View of Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Beaulieu Park

Sandford Mill Lock and Bridge on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

Hanningfield Reservoir Causeway

Hanningfield Reservoir

View of the Lake in Essex

The Old Windmill Pub

View of Hanningfield Reservoir

Bridle Path Near Bicknacre

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