Lexden Route
Essex, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Essex, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 5.5 mi (8.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 30 ft (9 m)
- Est. Time
- 30 min
- High point
- 131 ft (40 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Bluebottle Grove 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Lexden Tumulus 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lexden Route
How long is Lexden Route?
Lexden Route is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) long. Most people take about 30 min. It climbs 30 ft (9 m) in total, up to a high point of 131 ft (40 m).
How hard is Lexden Route?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lexden Route?
Parking at the start. 8 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lexden Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Lexden Route shaded?
Partly shaded (40% under trees).
What can you do on Lexden Route?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Lexden Route?
Rim Jhim Spice, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Morrisons Daily, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Lexden Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Lexden Route
- Gryme's Dyke South Essex · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Permissive path Essex · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Colchester Orbital South A Garrison greensward · Easy · 6.4 mi (10.4 km)
- Leas Lane Essex · Moderate · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Lexden Quietway Essex · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Colne Valley Path Essex · Hard · 17.1 mi (27.5 km)
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (West) Essex · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Colchester Orbital West B Essex · Easy · 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap