A section of the footpath on this walk is currently flooded and impassable. There is no alternative footpath, so the walk will have to finish at Harlow Mill rather than Sawbridgeworth.
The length of the walk will be about 6 1/2 miles rather than 8. There will only be one short break so bring your own snack / drink.
Options for lunch at the end of the walk are;
-- Packed lunch on the green back in Roydon ( several benches ) or lunch in one of the Roydon pubs. Members travelling back on the train may prefer to eat a packed lunch on the train.
-- Lunch at the Beefeater pub near Harlow Mill station and make your own way back to Harlow Mill station ( unaccompanied by leaders).
For those travelling by car, there is a free car park at the southern end of the village, off Beaumont Park Road. ( What3Words ; bids.voice.hope )