Stanstead walks

Great Bradley Circular ( Download : PDF )

3.05mi +89ft -89ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Great Bradley - Suffolk

Discover the start of the river Stour, Constable's country

Dullingham Circular ( Download : PDF )

4.07mi +135ft -121ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Dullingham - Cambridgeshire

Discover the start of Constable's river Stour.

Stetchworth Circular ( Download : PDF )

3.41mi +72ft -79ft 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Stetchworth - Cambridgeshire

A lovely walk around the Cambridgeshire border.

Into the Valley of Wherstead ( Download : PDF )

3.49mi +141ft -161ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Wherstead - Suffolk

The historic villages of Wherstead and Freston are great for exploring the unique farmed and estuary landscapes of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. The walks take in Freston Wood, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Wherstead Woodlands ( Download : PDF )

4.71mi +112ft -131ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Wherstead - Suffolk

On the ‘Wherstead Woodlands’ walk, you can see more ancient woodland, the Stalls Valley, farmland and the villages of Wherstead and Freston.

Across the Dam and Up the Creek ( Download : PDF )

4.82mi +79ft -79ft 2h15 Easy
Starting point in Stutton - Suffolk

This walk gives fantastic views over Alton Water Park. The longer walk leads you to Holbrook Creek and passes through the pretty village of Stutton. A shorter walk visits a nature reserve and the Tattingstone Clifton Wonder, a building designed to deceive!

Wildlife and Wonder ( Download : PDF )

3.02mi +30ft -30ft 1h25 Easy
Starting point in Stutton - Suffolk

This walk gives fantastic views over Alton Water Park. The longer walk leads you to Holbrook Creek and passes through the pretty village of Stutton. A shorter walk visits a nature reserve and the Tattingstone Clifton Wonder, a building designed to deceive!

Little Leighs Circular ( Download : PDF )

7.25mi +59ft -59ft 3h25 Moderate
Starting point in Great and Little Leighs - Essex

A circular walk in a comparatively unspoiled part of mid Essex, between Chelmsford and Braintree. It is particularly suited to being a winter walk as most of the route is on quiet country lanes, surfaced bridleways and grassy field paths, thus avoiding the worst of the Essex mud. It is a good walk for any time of year though, with fine views across open countryside and is, for the most part, devoid of traffic noise.

Wickham Bishops Circular ( Download : PDF )

6.07mi +387ft -420ft 3h10 Easy
Starting point in Wickham Bishops - Essex

An easy stroll in the countryside near Wickham Bishops, departing close to the redundant St Peter's church, passing beneath the last wooden railway viaduct in the country and then along the meandering banks of the River Blackwater. The return passes through woodland and has some excellent views across the Essex countryside. This is an all-seasons walk but is particularly good in spring and autumn.

Checked and updated May 2022

Hatfield Peverel Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.34mi +98ft -98ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Hatfield Peverel - Essex

A pleasant stroll in the Essex countryside along field paths, secluded lanes and a stretch of river bank. Along the way there is an 18th century former priory, a canal lock (and tearoom), the delightfully named World's End Cottage, a ford and the Parish Church of St. Andrew.

Tollesbury Wick Marshes from Tollesbury ( Download : PDF )

7.04mi +62ft -59ft 3h20 Moderate
Starting point in Tollesbury - Essex

An Essex walk that explores the salt marshes between the village of Tollesbury and the River Blackwater. Tollesbury has much of interest inclusing a bustling marina, restored sail lofts and a preserved lightship.

The Old Engine and the Lazy Otter ( Download : PDF )

8.94mi +69ft -66ft 4h10 Moderate
Starting point in Wilburton - Cambridgeshire

Along the Great Ouse to a historic pumphouse and a popular riverside pub.

Little Thetford ( Download : PDF )

5.67mi +36ft -36ft 2h40 Easy
Starting point in Wilburton - Cambridgeshire

Two villages and atmospheric fenland droves around the White Cross Farm.

Ely ( Download : PDF )

11.57mi +125ft -118ft 5h25 Moderate
Starting point in Wilburton - Cambridgeshire

A river and fenland walk to the stunning cathedral city.

Into The Wilderness ( Download : PDF )

5.82mi +194ft -203ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Woodham Walter - Essex

An enjoyable stroll near the ancient rural village of Woodham Walter with a nature reserve, arable fields, woodland and The Wilderness. The route is along bridleways and footpaths for the most part, with a couple of short sections on quiet country lanes. There are only two cross-field paths so it's a good winter walk although, like any hike in Essex, it can be muddy after rain.

Last checked and updated: June 2022 - see below

Ridge and River ( Download : PDF )

7.54mi +597ft -597ft 4h00 Moderate
Starting point in Little Baddow - Essex

A circular walk that circumnavigates the village of Little Baddow. Beginning in Lingwood Common, the route follows bridleways, footpaths, the river towpath and quiet country lanes. A good walk for any time of year, but not after spells of prolonged rain when the towpath, especially, can become something of a quagmire. Walking it in spring is highly recommended as Blake's Wood is nationally known for its display of bluebells.

Checked & updated: August 2021