We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
This walk is for up to 30 people, including the leader.
This is a gentle walk following the Stort Navigation from Sawbridgeworth to Roydon, returning to the start point by train.
We will walk by a section of the River Stort which was converted to a canal in the 18th century, linking Bishop's Stortford with the River Lea. The route begins at Sawbridgeworth station then follows the historic waterway as it winds its way downstream along the Hertfordshire / Essex border, past Harlow and onwards to Roydon.
Walking on the towpath, we will pass through a range of nature reserves, water meadows and woodland, which should be at its most autumnal, and will make a short detour into the Grade II listed grounds of historic Pishiobury Park.
We will make a stop for lunch partway round; please bring a packed lunch as there are no easily accessible shops on the route.
We finish at Roydon station, which is on the same line as Sawbridgeworth to enable an easy return to the start. Trains to Sawbridgeworth in the afternoon are at 41 and 57 minutes past the hour and the journey takes 10 minutes.
This walk is not suitable for dogs.
Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
This is a linear walk.
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Use our Meetup group to book your place on the walk: https://www.meetup.com/StagWalkers/
Book your place by clicking the ‘Attend’ button. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk if it is fully booked.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch/snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit.
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
Meet at Sawbridgeworth station, Station Road, Sawbridgeworth, Essex CM21 9JZ (West Anglia Main Line from London Liverpool Street / Cambridge). Parking at Sawbridgeworth station car park is £4. If you are driving to the walk, you may wish to park at Roydon station and take the train at 10.39 to Sawbridgeworth, then you will be able to walk back to your car. Parking at Roydon station car park is £3.50. Address: 193 High St, Roydon, Harlow CM19 5EH
Roydon Railway Station, High Street, Roydon, CM19 5EH
