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NLSH Ramblers is a really friendly group, whose members all share a love of walking and the countryside. You’ll always receive a warm welcome from us, whether you want to walk with us regularly or from time to time.

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 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
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Overview

This is the third leg of the West Anglian Way. The early part of the walk is primarily along wide paths across flat open fields and through woods until we reach the outskirts of Bishops Stortford when we follow the River Stort. We pass Stansted Mountfitchet rail station about half way through the walk so there is the option to drop out there if you wish. It is easy walking but the ground is liable to be wet and is a bit overgrown in places so wear waterproof boots or shoes and be prepared for some muddy stretches. Train/travel details: Take the 9.40 train from Tottenham Hale arriving at Newport (Essex) at 10.27. There are regular trains back to London from Bishops Stortford. Buy a return ticket to Newport (Essex). 

Saturday, 6 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 52247 33571
Nearest postcode:
CB11 3RX
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Start time:
10:30 am

Train/travel details: Take the 9.40 train from Tottenham Hale arriving at Newport (Essex) at 10.27. Meet at the entrance to Newport Railway Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 49185 20867
Nearest postcode:
CM23 3BL
what3words:
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Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

There are regular trains back to London from Bishops Stortford. Buy a return ticket to Newport (Essex

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 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