Essex Walks
From the charming village of Great Bardfield, these walks explore the surrounding countryside with a choice of a shorter riverside ramble or a longer rural outing.
With open fields, stretches beside the River Pant and the option of welcoming village pubs at the end, the walks offer fresh air, gentle scenery and a relaxed pace throughout.
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Walk information
This is a lovely short family-friendly stroll from the pretty village of Great Bardfield.
You'll enjoy some nice open countryside, a bit of walking along side the River Pant and of course a visit to the lovely pubs in the village if you need refreshment after your walk.
Based on 4 user ratings
An outstanding walk
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Essex Walks app.
First-hand experiences
Footpath from pub is over grown up until you get to the farm.
Walk information
This second route is the option for you if you want to swap the Pub part of the walk for more open countryside walking.
It's not quite as varied as the first route, without the pub directly on the route, and without the riverside stroll, but you do get the extra walking distance for some of that well needed healthy exercise.
You can of course take a short detour to one of the two village pubs if you wish!
Please Note: There are sone sections of country lane walking on this route, so please be aware and careful on these sections.
Based on 2 user ratings
An outstanding walk
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Essex Walks app.
First-hand experiences
Lovely walk. Did the longer walk but then went off to pub near the end
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