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Uttlesford Group

We are the Uttlesford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Circular walk from the Three Horseshoes, Spellbrook, 5.5 miles

We will follow the Stort Navigation route north to Bishop’s Stortford and return via a different path to Gaston Green and back to the pub. The route is along towpaths, through a nature reserve and across fields. Because of the proximity to the waterway, advise using poles to steady yourself! Underfoot it will be muddy but not impossible except in one short section which may result in a detour if there is rain prior to the walk. There are no stiles and it’s mostly on level ground apart from one gradual ascent. 

If you plan to dine, please arrive by 9:40, please look at the website for the Main  menu (not the Christmas menu) so I can pre-order but it’s not essential. 

Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 48857 17539
Nearest postcode:
CM22 7SE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Three Horseshoes car park, Spellbrook, Spellbrook Lane East, Bishop’s Stortford, CM 22 7SE. If you plan to dine please arrive by 9:40 to pre-order your lunch.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking