SearchRoute
Essex
Route Essex
Newport and Thaxted (88km) (55mi)
Start: Great Shelford, Square and Compasses
Author: Rupert
A longer route to Newport via Elmdon followed by a southern loop to Thaxted via Henham.
Elevation gained: 598m over 88km 55mi.
| Steepness: |
|---|
Distance covered at each grade:
<1%: 71km/44mi |
|---|
1%-3%: 14km/9mi |
|---|
3%-6%: 3km/1.8mi |
|---|
6%-9%: 0.27km/0.17mi |
|---|
This route passes through Great Shelford (0km/0mi), Little Shelford (1km/0mi), Whittlesford (4km/3mi), Duxford (7km/5mi), Ickleton (11km/7mi), Elmdon (15km/9mi), Wendens Ambo (23km/14mi), Norton End (23km/15mi), Wendens Ambo (24km/15mi), Newport (25km/16mi), Henham (33km/21mi), Chickney (38km/23mi), Broxted (38km/24mi), Tilty (41km/26mi), Duton Hill (42km/26mi), Stanbrook (45km/28mi), Thaxted (47km/29mi), Bardfield End Green (48km/30mi), Great Sampford (54km/34mi), Radwinter (58km/36mi), The Common (59km/37mi), Ashdon (63km/39mi), Bartlow (67km/42mi), Hadstock (69km/43mi), Linton (71km/44mi), Hildersham (75km/46mi), Great Abington (77km/48mi), Sawston (83km/51mi) and Great Shelford (86km/54mi).
This route passes within about 1kmhalf a mile of the following possible refreshment stops: Duxford, Cafe 19 (7km/4mi), Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (19km/12mi), Newport, Dorrington's Bakery (26km/16mi), Thaxted, Parrishes Restaurant (46km/29mi), Ashdon, Village Museum (cash only) (63km/39mi), Linton, The Linton Kitchen (71km/44mi), Hildersham, Flourish farm shop (75km/47mi), Abington, Jeremiah's Cafe (77km/48mi) and Stapleford, Granary Cafe (85km/53mi).
We welcome corrections and updates.