Paper Mill Lock (Figure of 8)

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Overview

Six miles in the morning, lunch at Paper Mill Lock, either picnic or cafe. Four miles in the afternoon

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.papermilllock.co.uk/

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 77695 09029
Nearest postcode:: CM3 4BT
what3words:: grin.hedge.interview

Start time:: 10:15 am

Limited parking so car share advised. Usually better north side (on the verge)

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a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
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