We publish cycle route leaflets and provide information on a range of others that are available. Essex County Council also manages 7
Country Parks for you to explore by bike. For more cycling routes you can try the Transport Direct
cycle routes planner.
Essex County Council Publications
Colchester Town Map and leaflet;Greenstead Map and
leaflet;
Garrison and Boadicea Map and
leaflet;
Highwoods Route and
leaflet.
You can download these for free or contact us to request paper copies.
Other Publications
- Colne Valley Cycle Trails
Four on road routes of around 20 miles each in the Colne Valley. For cost and availability, please check with
Braintree District Council.
A recently resurfaced off road route along a former railway line between Braintree and Stansted. (Free)
A mainly off road route following the disused railway line between Witham and Maldon. Please note that some unsurfaced sections may be challenging in poor weather. (Free)
- East of England Hull to Harwich
A pack from Sustrans covering a 369 mile route along NCN 1 on England's east coast. For cost and availability, please check with
Sustrans.
Cycling Discovery Maps
A 12 or 25 mile route around the Dengie Peninsula between the Rivers Crouch and Blackwater.
A 21 or 26 mile route from Harwich to Manningtree via Mistley and the River Stour.
A 14 or 30 mile route, starting in Stansted Mounfitchet and heading west towards the former home of sculptor Henry Moore.