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Maldon
Purleigh

The Old Windmill Pub – Café at Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Purleigh

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Maldon
Purleigh

The Old Windmill Pub – Café at Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Purleigh

Moderate

7

riders

The Old Windmill Pub – Café at Hanningfield Reservoir loop from Purleigh

02:38

42.5km

240m

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: June 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.13 km for 293 m

After 24.1 km for 91 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

373 m

The Bell at Purleigh

Highlight • Pub

2

471 m

All Saints Church, Purleigh

Highlight • Historical Site

3

6.11 km

Vineyard Trail

Highlight • Trail

6.33 km

Hawe's Wood

Forest

5

6.68 km

The Punisher

Highlight • Climb

don't do it on a MTB

Tip by

6

21.4 km

The Old Windmill Pub

Highlight • Pub

A very nice restaurant/ bar

Tip by

22.6 km

Foxearth Wood

Forest

8

24.2 km

Café at Hanningfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

"Café on the water"
Open 9am - 4pm
The café serves a selection of main meals, sandwiches, salads and desserts, along with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for after your run. Beautiful views.

Tip by

9

35.8 km

St Giles Church (Disused)

Highlight • Religious Site

Blink and you might miss it. This little church is on a quiet village road. Worthwhile stopping for a quick look.

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B

42.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

1.82 km

1.01 km

314 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

16.5 km

1.85 km

1.29 km

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

15°C

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