A bit of Essex R&R (50:50@50)
Witham
Grant Huggins
50 km
Summary
53Km cycling event starting from Witham.
Controls at
- Start
- Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre
- Witham
- Plus 2 information controls
E-Brevet permitted.
Description
A circular ride to Abberton Reservoir on a quiet B road tour of central Essex.
Mainly on quiet Essex B roads and some single track lanes with a visit to Abberton Reservoir. Simple food drink at the start and finish included in the entry fee.
A bit of Essex RR starts from the Labour Hall with plenty of free car parking and is very close to Witham Railway Station which has frequent services to/from London and Ipswich/Norwich. A light breakfast bar drinks will be ready to welcome you at the start and also some refreshments at the end. A visit to the River Blackwater at Heybridge then off to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and a laney return to Witham but can you squeeze in another cream tea opportunity at the Tiptree Wilkins Jam Factory cafe
Entry on the Line is accepted
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Mainly on quiet Essex B roads and some single track lanes with a visit to Abberton Reservoir. Simple food drink at the start and finish included in the entry fee.
A bit of Essex RR starts from the Labour Hall with plenty of free car parking and is very close to Witham Railway Station which has frequent services to/from London and Ipswich/Norwich. A light breakfast bar drinks will be ready to welcome you at the start and also some refreshments at the end. A visit to the River Blackwater at Heybridge then off to Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre and a laney return to Witham but can you squeeze in another cream tea opportunity at the Tiptree Wilkins Jam Factory cafe
Entry on the Line is accepted
Event Date and Location
This event is now closed
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Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2026 Add Event to my Personal Calendar
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Time: 10:00 to finish by 15:18
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Distance: 50 km (53 km) in 5h18
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Starting from: Witham
Event Information
Speed:
10-20 km/h
Climb:
350m
AAA:
0
Category:
BP
Body:
Audax Club Mid-Essex
Audax Points:
0.5
Event No:
26-295
Facilities
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Secur(ish) luggage storage at start
Parking at start
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