NCN National Route 1
Essex, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Essex, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 75.3 mi (121.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,037 ft (621 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 30 min
- High point
- 331 ft (101 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Rye Gate 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Roman Theatre 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Catherine Marsh 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower) 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Dr. Robert Richardson Newell MD 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Arthur Askey Plaque. 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Roman Wall 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Lexden Tumulus 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Bluebottle Grove 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Peak: Beacon Hill 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from start
- Shelter 24.8 mi (40 km) from start
- Shelter 25.8 mi (41.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Thomas Plume's Library 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from start
- Attraction: The Moot Hall 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Tourist Information 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Alfred Bennett Bamford 38 mi (61.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Thomas Watts 38 mi (61.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Boer War 38.2 mi (61.4 km) from start
- Historic site: John Locke 54 mi (86.9 km) from start
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Questions about NCN National Route 1
How long is NCN National Route 1?
NCN National Route 1 is 75.3 mi (121.2 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,037 ft (621 m) in total, up to a high point of 331 ft (101 m).
How hard is NCN National Route 1?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for NCN National Route 1?
Parking at the start, Fee. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on NCN National Route 1?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.4 mi (0.6 km), 0.7 mi (1.1 km), 38.2 mi (61.5 km).
Is NCN National Route 1 shaded?
Partly shaded (44% under trees).
What can you do on NCN National Route 1?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near NCN National Route 1?
McDonald's, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Aldi, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for NCN National Route 1?
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 NCN National Route 1
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (North) Essex · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (South) Essex · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (Riverside Loop) Essex · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
- Greenstead to North Station Essex · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Colchester Orbital Spoke (South-East) Essex · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Highwoods Route Essex · Easy · 5.5 mi (8.8 km)
- Colchester Orbital Cycle Spoke (Centre) Essex · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- NCN National Route 1 Essex · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
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