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

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meet: Roydon station. for a linear walk along the River Stort and Three Forests Way.  Finish: Harlow Mill

Saturday, 6 April 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

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 )
 

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 40588 10504
Nearest postcode:
CM19 5EH
what3words:
pram.rash.juices
Start time:
10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 47156 12344
Nearest postcode:
CM20 2EL
what3words:
hogs.accent.goat
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Harlow Mill Station

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 quarterly 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