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North London & South Herts Group

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

All walkers very welcome to join us whether or not you have done any of the previous sections of the West Anglian Way. Section 4 is mainly along the delightful River Stort, taking in the small villages of Gaston Green, Lower Sheering and Sawbridgeworth before reaching Harlow. When approaching Harlow we will walk through Pishiobury Park. This is a registered historic parkland (Grade 2 star) with a history starting in the Neolithic period; evidence of Roman occupation and links to Henry V111. The park has "Capability" Brown style landscape features. 

Saturday, 10 January 2026
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
21m / 69ft
Type:
linear

The walk is flat but may be muddy after rain. No obstacles on the way. There is a planned lunch stop after 5 miles at "The Shed" cafe in the Maltings at Sawbridgeworth where you can get a hot drink and cake if required. Please bring food and drink for the rest of the walk. We will finish with a drink at the Toby Carvery which is 50 yards from Harlow Town Station.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 49176 20886
Nearest postcode:
CM23 3BL
what3words:
broke.stored.learns
Start time:
10:45 am

Meet outside Bishops Stortford Railway Station at 10:45

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 44626 11231
Nearest postcode:
CM20 2JD
what3words:
trees.danger.critic
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm

Harlow Town Railway 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 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