Open Fields – Walden Castle Ruins loop from Saffron Walden

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Open Fields – Walden Castle Ruins loop from Saffron Walden

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Open Fields – Walden Castle Ruins loop from Saffron Walden

01:53

7.10km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.13 km

Open Fields

Highlight • Natural

5.41 km

Walden Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The 12th-century Walden Castle, built or expanded by Geoffrey de Mandeville, the first Earl of Essex, is in ruins. After the medieval period, the castle fell into disuse and much …

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7.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

1.10 km

1.04 km

184 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

1.77 km

1.75 km

898 m

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Wednesday 28 October

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Open Fields – Walden Castle Ruins loop from Saffron Walden

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Walden Castle Ruins

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