The Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association is a registered charity (No. 1068733). In 2017 we celebrated sixty years of protecting and promoting the local public Rights of Way network in and around Bishop’s Stortford.

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BISHOP’S STORTFORD FOOTPATH 012

The Herts CC Rights of Way team has recently replaced the damaged footbridge on BS Footpath 012. A job well done.… Continue reading

DIVERSION ORDER 2025 – Bishop’s Stortford Footpath 007

For many years we have been concerned about the above-mentioned public footpath which cuts across the Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club (BSRC) sports pitches. The problem has been exacerbated by the BSRC installing a barrier around the main pitch which has impeded the right of way. There was logic for the BSRC to work with the… Continue reading

NETWORK RAIL LEVEL CROSSING REDUCTION ORDER – SAWBRIDGEWORTH FOOTPATH 003 (TEDNAMBURY)

We reported in November 2024 that a Planning Application had been submitted to East Herts District Council by Network Rail in relation to the closure of the Tednambury pedestrian rail crossing and the diversion of Sawbridgeworth Footpath 003. The work was has now been completed and the diversion is open. I’m pleased to report that… Continue reading

Cycle Route North

Cycle Route North: Sustrans wins contract to design new cycling and walking off-road route linking Grange Paddocks and Bishop’s Stortford North We are delighted that Sustrans, the national cycling charity, has been appointed by Bishop’s Stortford Town Council to design the proposed cycling and walking off road link from the Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre to… Continue reading

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Complete our membership form If you would like to help us to preserve, protect and maintain the public Rights of Way network and rural verges in the Herts and Essex.

We're always looking for new members and would love to have you onboard, helping us with our worthy cause.

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