Stort Valley Way

Essex, Hertfordshire

A circuit around Harlow, the River Stort Navigation is followed to Sawbridgeworth from where the villages of Sheering, Matching, Magdalen Laver and Epping Green are visited. A relatively low level walk, never more than 400ft above sea level, and only 1200ft of ascent.

Strider News - April 2021 (Publication Update)

The 30-mile Stort Valley Way explores the quiet paths, ancient tracks and peaceful villages that surround the town of Harlow in west Essex. And there's a seven-mile stretch by the River Stort itself, with water meadows, a nature reserve and a sculpture trail to explore. With good public transport and easy parking, it's simple to walk the Stort Valley Way either in a single visit or in shorter day stages. It includes:
The first dedicated guidebook to the Way
Detailed route guidance
Specially-drawn maps
Colour photographs
Historical titbits
Hints and tips for transport, accommodation, food and drink

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Details:

Path Type:	Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark:	Dragonfly on green and yellow named discs
Attributes:	Easy River
Start and Finish:	TL406105 - Roydon, Essex
Web Sites:	Stort Valley Way [YouTube video]

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook

The Stort Valley Way - Exploring Harlow's countryside  (Trailman  - 2021 )

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