This is a linear walk along the scenic River Stort from Bishop’s Stortford to Harlow and returning by bus. The total distance is about 7.5 miles but one can break off the walk at several points to catch the bus back because the bus route along the A1184 is never very far to the west… Continue reading
31st March 2011 / 5 Comments
This is a semi-urban walk for those who do not want to venture over muddy fields in the winter, or who might want to explore the north end of Bishop’s Stortford. In the spring there will be a host of bluebells and wood anemones visible from the new path through Birchanger Wood.
Start: Bridge over… Continue reading
12th March 2011 / 1 Comment
Most of this walk is along country lanes so there is not too much mud to contend with at this time of year. There is much of interest along the route and on a bright day a lot of open views.
Start: Stansted Mountfitchet Railway Station. OS map ref: TL515248. For a map of the… Continue reading
12th March 2011 / 9 Comments
This little walk is a real gem for a bright autumn day with wide open fields and fine views. The start is in Manuden and we recommend that you take time to explore the church and some of the interesting buildings in the main street. There is a map of the parish fixed to the… Continue reading
12th March 2011 / 1 Comment
This is a short walk in lovely, peaceful countryside. If the proposed second runway at Stansted Airport had gone ahead this area would have been directly in line with and only about two miles from the end of the runway, but thankfully this threat has gone away for the present. Tilty church was once the… Continue reading
12th March 2011 / 0 Comments