Cycling

With a relatively flat landscape, quiet country lanes, coastal paths, canal towpaths and woodland trails, Essex is the perfect county to explore on two wheels.

Cycle along quiet highways and byways and pedal your way through historic and picturesque villages and medieval market towns by following the National Sustainable Transport routes.

Retrace the 2014 Tour De France route or embrace the rough stuff and go mountain biking at the home of the London 2012 Mountain Biking cross-country Olympics at Hadleigh Park. Visit places of interest off the beaten track or fuel your ride by stopping at one of our many popular pubs for some light refreshment.

There’s no better way to explore our beautiful county than by bike.

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Picture Perfect Villages

Address

Castle Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3EJ

Telephone
0845 6007373

tourism@essex.gov.uk

Essex

There is plenty to see and do including the medieval barns of the Knights Templar, jousting knights at a Norman Keep, steam railways, magnificent houses with stunning gardens and listed windmills.
The Essex countryside is ideal for cycling. A…
Medieval Markets, Mazes & Morris Dancing

Address

Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2LD

Essex

A gently-rolling landscape with green lanes winding through farmland, river valleys and picturesque villages and cottages at every turn. The Essex countryside is ideal for cycling. Visit Saffron Walden, an ancient town with a rich heritage of old…
Designer Shopping and Country Living

Address

Braintree, Essex, CM7 3YG

Telephone
0845 6007373

tourism@essex.gov.uk

Essex

With colourful, bustling market towns and picturesque villages set in the mostbeautiful rolling countryside showing North Essex at its best, look no further to get away from it all... Stop off at Braintree, which has a long and fascinating history…
Cycle Route - Otter Discovery Trail

Address

Otter Discovery Trail, Lee Valley Regional Park, Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

Telephone
08456 770 600

info@leevalleypark.org.uk

Fishers Green car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile

A circular route around the glorious Seventy Acres Lake. Discover the habitat and behaviour of one of England's best loved mammals
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Flitch Way

Address

Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7FS

Telephone
+44 (0)1376 347134

country.parks@essex.gov.uk

Braintree

Passing through 15 miles of countryside along the former Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway in the heart of rural Essex.
Cultural Sites and Constable Country

Address

Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PG

Telephone
0845 6007373

tourism@essex.gov.uk

Essex

Explore Colchester, widely regarded as a Cycle Town, where for many years Colchester has celebrated its status as Britain's oldest recorded town- documented since it was the Celticstronghold of Camulodunum. Today it is a place which offers a happy…
Chelmsford Treats and Riverside Retreats

Address

Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GZ

Telephone
0845 6007373

tourism@essex.gov.uk

Essex

From the bustling town centre of Chelmsford, to the relaxing historic maritime town of Maldon, there's certainly plenty to see. Taking in unspoilt countryside, charming villages and the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, there is no better way to…
Marshes and Meadows

Address

Marshes and Meadows, Lee Valley Regional Park, Gunpowder Park car park, Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3GP

Telephone
08456 770 600

info@leevalleypark.org.uk

Gunpowder Park car park, Sewardstone Road

The route travels south through Gunpowder Park and Sewardstone Marsh, following Section 18 of the London Loop to Swan and Pike Pool. It continues north through Rammey Marsh to Highbridge Street before turning south back to Gunpowder Park.
For a…
Cycle Route - Farm and Wetland Trail

Address

Farm and Wetland Trail, Lee Valley Park Farms car park, Subbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EG

Telephone
08456 770 600

info@leevalleypark.org.uk

Subbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey

A circular route linking the Lee Valley Park Farms to the wetlands of River Lee Country Park. An ideal route for all ages and abilities throughout the year.
Cycle Route - Valley Views

Address

Valley Views, Lee Valley Park Farms car park, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EG

Telephone
08456 770 600

info@leevalleypark.org.uk

Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey

A scenic circular route with stunning views across the Lee Valley.