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Natural Beauty and Historic Wonders
A gravel cycling route starting from Kelvedon Hatch
A gravel journey through Essex's charm
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Embark on a 61 km gravel route that showcases the natural beauty and historic wonders of Essex. With an ascent of 280m, this ride is suitable for intermediate cyclists looking for a scenic adventure.
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61 km
280 m
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Route profile
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Start: Kelvedon Hatch Village centerKelvedon Hatch: Riding through serene countryside and enjoying the tranquility of nature.
Kelvedon Hatch in Essex provides a charming countryside setting for cyclists to explore. The locality features quiet country roads that are perfect for road cycling, offering scenic views of rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. There are also nearby nature reserves and parks, such as Thorndon Country Park, which provide off-road trails for gravel cyclists. Kelvedon Hatch is an ideal destination for cyclists wanting to enjoy a peaceful and scenic biking experience.6 km
6 km
Chipping OngarTownDiscover the historic town of Chipping Ongar, known for its stunning medieval architecture.
13 km
13 km
Little LaverVillagePedal through Little Laver and enjoy the lush greenery and peaceful surroundings.
28 km
28 km
TakeleyVillagePass through Takeley and soak in the picturesque beauty of this quaint village.
41 km
41 km
High EasterVillageExperience the beauty of High Easter, a charming village surrounded by rural landscapes.
50 km
50 km
WillingaleVillageAdmire the countryside views as you pedal through the idyllic village of Willingale.
59 km
59 km
Stondon MasseyHamletStondon Massey is a historical village, known for its well-preserved buildings and serene countryside setting.
61 km
61 km
Finish: Kelvedon Hatch Village centerKelvedon Hatch: Riding through serene countryside and enjoying the tranquility of nature.
Cycling routes from Kelvedon Hatch:
Natural Beauty and Historic Wonders Kelvedon Hatch and Stapleford Abbotts Trail The Road Challenge The Road Discovery Historic Towns and Challenging Climbs The Gravel Adventure Chipping Ongar and Writtle Circuit The Road Endurance The Gravel Escape Rural Charm and Historic Gems Serpentine Country Road Explorer
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Chipping Ongar](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/essex/chipping-ongar-5.webp)
![Image of Brentwood](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/essex/brentwood-5.webp)
![Image of Shenfield](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/essex/shenfield-2.webp)
![Image of Ingatestone](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/essex/ingatestone-5.webp)
![Image of Harold Wood](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/outer-london-east-and-north-east/harold-wood-4.webp)
![Image of Ingrave](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/essex/ingrave-5.webp)
![Image of Collier Row](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/outer-london-east-and-north-east/collier-row-5.webp)
![Image of Abridge](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/essex/abridge-5.webp)
![Image of Emerson Park](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/outer-london-east-and-north-east/emerson-park-3.webp)