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Bishops Stortford Walks & Route Maps

Bishops Stortford walk, Hertfordshire
Bishops Stortford · Photo: Local Walks Team

These walks are a fantastic way to discover the green spaces and historic sights of Bishop's Stortford, combining peaceful riverside paths with some of the town's most interesting landmarks.

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Walk information

Bishops Stortford Walk 1

Walk distance
2 miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This first route is a nice vibrant stroll around the parks and meadows in Bishop's Stortford.

You'll first head through the Grange Paddocks that have football pitches and can be a hive of activity at the weekends.

Then, you'll enjoy a walk alongside the pretty River Stort, before visiting the remains of Waytemore Castle which has a hill you can climb to get a great view over the park.

There's also a nice cafe by the castle, where you can soak up the buzzing atmosphere of the park.

Refreshments:

Terrace Park Cafe and Kitchen

Train Station:

Bishop's Stortford

Bishops Stortford Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

Based on 1 user rating

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition5.0 / 5
Buggy friendly3.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.0 / 5
Toilet facilities4.0 / 5
Pub or café5.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelWellies when wet

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Walk information

Bishops Stortford Walk 2

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

If you have some more time, then this second route is an extended version of the first walk.

Like the first route, it will explore the Grange Paddocks, River Stort and Waytemore Castle ruins.

However, this route also takes you on a long walk alongside the River Stort into the town itself before looping back through the town centre, visiting the pretty church and lots of eating options on the way.

Refreshments:

Terrace Park Cafe and Kitchen

The Rivermill Chinese Restaurant

The Jolly Brewers, Bishops Stortford

The Black Lion, Bishops Stortford

Train Station:

Bishop's Stortford

Bishops Stortford Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 1 review

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.3 / 5
Path condition4.3 / 5
Buggy friendly3.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly2.7 / 5
Toilet facilities3.3 / 5
Pub or café3.7 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingTotally level
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Bishop's Stortford Walk 2...Seemed a bit strange completing this walk since it's the town that we live in. But thoroughly enjoyable as it meant that we stopped and took in our surroundings. Walk 1 is perfect for children and dog walks. Walk 2 is Walk 1 with the addition of walking through the town, parts of which are picturesque (but not everywhere). No problem with finding somewhere for a drink as there are pubs and cafes everywhere.

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Expanded route map for Bishops Stortford Walk 1, a 2 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire