Wooden Bridge Over the Pond – Bishop's Stortford Town Centre loop from Bishop's Stortford

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Wooden Bridge Over the Pond – Bishop's Stortford Town Centre loop from Bishop's Stortford

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Wooden Bridge Over the Pond – Bishop's Stortford Town Centre loop from Bishop's Stortford

05:19

20.3km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 11.0 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.30 km

South Mill Lock (River Stort Navigation)

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the beautiful River Stort Navigation canal near South Mill Lock. It’s a lovely flat trail that offers picturesque views, conveniently located just outside Bishop's Stortford.

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2.04 km

Broom's Plantation

Forest

9.19 km

Horse Farm

Highlight • Structure

We got to meet a beautiful black-and-white horse that took an interest in us as we passed

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9.75 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Pond

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful spot to stop on the bridge over the pond. Only a small wooden bridge but quaint.

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11.0 km

The Bull Pub

Highlight • Pub

11.4 km

St. Andrew's Church, Much Hadham

Highlight • Religious Site

Much Hadham is one of the oldest and prettiest villages in Hertfordshire. It boasts no less than four Grade I-listed buildings: St Andrew's Parish Church, Much Hadham Hall, Moor Place …

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19.2 km

Corn Exchange

Highlight • Monument

Nice historic builing now hosting a restaurant/bar with a relaxed terasse on the upper floor. Good place for a break with a view to enjoy good weather.

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19.3 km

Black Lion

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful grade II listed building. Here is what the official entry says:

"2. Mid C16 double fronted house. Exposed post and panel timber-framing, steep red tile pitched roofs. Two and …

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19.6 km

Bishop's Stortford Town Centre

Highlight • Religious Site

Bishop's Stortford is a large commuter town that expanded rapidly from the Second World War onwards. It's home to the motte-and-bailey castle remains of Waytemore Castle, which stand above the …

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20.3 km

End point

Train Station

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